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Many people who are drawn to trading financial markets are enticed by the idea of quick profits and lots of action. Unfortunately, when most begin trading stocks they quickly find out a large majority of commonly traded stocks move very slowly. Thus, aggressive traders continue their quest for action until they eventually uncover one of the best kept secrets in financial markets—penny stocks.

Penny stocks are stocks that typically trade for less than $5.00 per share, but many of them trade for less than $1 per share, and there even some penny stocks that trade as low as fractions of $0.01. Generally, penny stock companies have a total market capitalization of less than $50 million.

Aggressive traders oftentimes find “trader heaven” when they discover penny stocks. First of all, penny stocks display much more volatility on a daily basis versus larger cap stocks. A larger cap stock may move around 1% or less on a normal day, whereas penny stocks can move over 100% in a single day! This extreme volatility makes trading penny stocks very exciting as 100% returns can be realized in a matter of hours; however, this extreme volatility also brings an increased amount of risk for investors. Thus, penny stocks are high risk high reward investments.

A second reason that traders are drawn to penny stocks is because of the huge upside potential that penny stocks have. Most large cap stocks are not going to appreciate huge amounts over time. They may grow, and they may grow consistently, but penny stocks have the ability to increase 100 fold or 1000 fold. These movements are not necessarily common, but they do happen. Many season penny stock traders compare trading penny stocks to finding a needle in a haystack. A quality penny stock company may not be the easiest thing to find, but when you do find one, they will oftentimes reward you handsomely.

Traders oftentimes approach the market in one of two general manners—either through technical analysis or fundamental analysis. Most traders who actively trade penny stocks rely heavily on fundamental analysis. The reason is simple. Typically, the challenge of trading as a technical analyst is that news events and fundamental reports can easily override technical signals. Forex brokers will tell you that this is a common drawback of technical analysis. In penny stocks this drawback of technical analysis is multiplied. Companies that trade as penny stocks are generally very sensitive to news announcements that are specific to the company or the industry the company operates in. Bad news can send a penny stock tumbling fast, and good news can send it flying upwards.

This extreme sensitivity of penny stocks to news events is also a source of danger for penny stock traders and, unfortunately, many fraudsters and scammers try to take advantage of this. There are several common acts of fraud that tend to occur in the penny stock world. We will discuss one primary fraud.

Pump & Dump

In this fraud, a company or group of individuals will amass a huge position of stock in a penny stock company. They will then go on a huge marketing campaign encouraging investors to buy this penny stock. They will attack the internet with marketing that boasts false company financials and they will even release public announcements about the company that includes financial and company information that is completely false and misleading.

Eventually, investors begin buying the penny stock and the price starts to move. Then, as the price begins to move up, other investors jump on board in hopes of catching a further rise in the company’s stock. Finally, the penny stock rises high enough that the original investors can cash out with an incredible amount of money and the stock tumbles down. The original investors have made a ton of money, while all of the other investors are now stuck holding a stock that is essentially worthless.

Penny stocks hold incredible potential. They move sharply and the potential for growth is enormous, but traders should exercise caution, as they risk of loss is also high. A forex demo account is an introduction to the high risk world of currency trading.

Green Globe International, Inc. (GGII) is a company that has taken the sustainable market and turned it into an expectation. The company has assembled a large group of assessors that are certified and able to go into a company, assess the current situation and then make suggestions and recommendations to the company on how to become more environmentally responsible. Businesses are continually seeking out ways to incorporate sustainability into their company for a number of reasons. The two main reasons are to meet the demands of the consumers in the market and to save money.

Although, initially, it costs money for companies to undergo this process, it is a money saver in the long run. Sustainability and going green once started and maintained is a way of efficiency. Not only does daily business routine have less of a negative impact on the environment, it saves money through using less materials, finding dual processes, recycling and more. In the end, both the company and the environment come out ahead. These are just some of the main reasons why Green Globe International, Inc. will see a continue rise in their clients- it is the future of business practices.

As of May 5, 2010, GGII has added a new member to the team by appointing Doug Smith to the Board of Directors. Doug Smith has a long list of accomplishments in the “green” field including being the founder and CEO of Village Green Global, Inc. He has 25 years of experience and excels at driving businesses to their fullest potential. GGII will utilize Doug Smith’s expertise in building and expanding the Green Globe brand.

Throughout 2009 GGII has seem many accomplishments as well as solid initiatives. We feel that they continue to grow strong and are assuming the right direction. This company has taken on a great feat- global recognition. Such an aggressive undertaking takes careful planning as well as execution; GGII has been doing this through reviving the Green Globe brand and adding to it.

The sustainable market will continue to grow and Green Globe International’s business plan has taken the opportunity to fill a niche and ran with it years back when the green market niche was growing. They have done their legwork, continued to thrive while the market was coming into its own and now they are ready to grab it by the reigns. Green Globe will soon see large increases in their business on top of what they have already established.

Green Globe International, Inc. (GGII) has come a long way since its inception in the early nineties. Developed as a way to gauge how much impact a tourism business had on the environment, they also sought out ways to change the way companies conduct daily business in order to leave a green foot print on the Earth rather than a harmful one.

GGII has grown from 19 travel industry associations to over 500 over the past 10+ years and have been involved with some major events and well-known companies. After their establishment of the Green Globe Accreditation in 2002 and GGII certifying people to make assessments, Leeds Bradford International Airport and Le Roche Hotel Management School in Bluche were among the first in their individual industries to receive Green Globe Certification.

The following year, in 2003, they took on their first global partner, Shell Gas. They also took part in the Green Expo taking place at many locations around the world. Due to their success, Green Globe created a new website design in 2004 that gave support to those looking for certification as well as those who already have a certification.

In 2008 they made a shift from Green Globe, Ltd. to Green Globe International, Inc; the company we currently recognize them as. In this shift, they have revived the Green Globe Certification process and marketing it a new way. GGII has teamed up with other companies such as the Bay Area Rapid Transit, also known as BART, and promoting its brand through Green Globe Travel located at www.greenglobe.travel.

For those who are new to this company, they have a solid background and have been around for years as you can see. We feel they are looking in the right direction and getting more creative in their marketing and campaigning ideas. It is important for them to reach out and link with other well-known companies and establishments to build their name even more.

As more and more people and businesses look for sustainable products and renewable energy, Green Globe International, Inc. will continue to grow. Businesses have seen the benefit of “going green” and will ultimately be expected, by their consumers to uphold that standard. When that time comes, and it is coming fast, Green Globe International, Inc. will be available and in operation for many years prior. They are and will be the leading name to trust and go to for a “green certification”.

In the investing world there is an old adage: “Volume Precedes Price.” We’ve seen this adage ring true time and time again.

So then fine people, consider GGII. It is a unique stock with a wonderful story developing. Our sources confirmed to us tonight that the float on GGII is approximately 12.4M shares. Furthermore they believe that the vast majority of these shares are currently held tightly by strong hands waiting for higher prices. Is it true? We think it is and we’ve put our money where are beliefs are on this one. We have purchased approximately 300K shares out of the open market and are sitting with an average around .075. We’re looking for a big move from this one. Why? Because all the ingredients are here for a really nice move:

• Extremely low float – 12.4M according to our sources.
• Easy price appreciation on even light buying – the chart from the last few weeks shows this.
• A “green chip” company (right place / right time).
• Recent and very appealing news flow – looks like this company is willing to communicate regularly with the investing world.
• A relatively unknown stock that hasn’t been discovered by the herds of investors yet! (our favorite kind)

We here at The OTC Times believe that shares of GGII costing less than a dime are going to be extremely tough to come by in the very near future. We’ve been directing investors’ attentions to this green stock since .06 and we’re looking for GGII to be one of our best picks of 2010. If GGII follows the same path as some of our other big alerts such as FTCH which went from .005 to .18 or EXPU which went from .046 to .21 anyone that gets in soon could have the opportunity to realize hundreds of percent on their initial investment.

One of the markets that is currently very lucrative is one that Herborium Group, Inc. has chosen to target. The company is involved in botanical therapeutics(R) and has developed an acne treatment that is herbal and effective.

According to recent posts, the acne market is a $3.3 billion market for over the counter treatments. The product AcnEase(R) is a dermatological product that has undergone clinical testing. The results of the clinical testing were very positive and showed 95% of adolescent and young adult acne favorably responded while 80% effectiveness was seen in those 31 years old and older. Overall, these are very promising numbers and shows that Herborium Group Inc., has a chance to impact that $3.3 billion market. The product can be seen at: www.acnease.com.

Another opportunity has made itself present in the acne market as well. One of the most noted solutions to severe acne problems will be discontinuing the distribution and manufacturing of their product, Accutane(R). Accutane has been noted to have very severe side effects including skin dryness, Eczema, Muscle Pain, Depression, Liver Damage, Allergic reaction and even a flare up in acne.

With these types of side effects, this leaves a lot of room for a company such as Herborium Group, Inc. to come in and offer something that is safe and effective. The market is further increased when you consider the different areas where AcnEase(R) can be used such as in the cosmeceutical market and in other healthcare professional fields which totals over a $50 billion industry.

With the minds of consumers shifting into the natural and “green” ways of life, this is a perfect complement to an acne treatment. The company focuses on delivering an item that will be safe for people to use while reaping the benefits of clearer skin.

Based on recent press releases, the company looks to generate around $7 million in revenues within the next 12 months. They look to further their position in the market in the year 2011 to include revenues of $14 million which is double 2010 goals. The profit margins on this type of product are significant and we feel getting in on the ground level will prove to be a wise choice as an investor.

We don’t often come across penny stocks this undiscovered with established products. We think HBRM could be a big winner and we hope to hear more from the company soon on the progress it has been making. The company has been relatively quiet since December (there last PR is HERE) but we have noticed some accumulation and some slight price appreciation over the past month. We think based on these factors its time to starting watching HBRM very closely.

HBRM is only one of two “stocks we love” for the month of May, 2010! We think May will be kind indeed to both of these picks!

GGII

GGII is Green Globe International. We initially alerted GGII at .06 and since then it has traded between .07-.10. We firmly believe it is about to break out of this trading channel to the upside.

About Green Globe International, Inc.

Green Globe International, Inc. is the worldwide owner of the Green Globe brand, which includes the leading sustainability certification and benchmarking programs, carbon footprint calculation and offset programs, and a broad range of consulting services.  Green Globe International has been admitted as an affiliate member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization.  The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the business leaders’ forum for the travel and tourism industry, is a 5% common stock owner of Green Globe International.  For more information on the company and its programs, please visit www.greenglobeint.com or call +1 888-528-0883. 

For information on Green Globe Certification, please visit www.greenglobe.com.  To see sustainable travel options, please visit www.greenglobe.travel. Green Globe services in the Asia Pacific are distributed, managed and sold exclusively by Green Globe Asia Pacific (GGAP) through EC3 Global.  If you would like further information on GGAP, please visit www.greenglobe.org. 

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EVPH

EVPH is a new one for us and we are putting it on alert here at .075. Some investors within our network have been privately “pounding the table” for us to take a position in EVPH. After doing some due diligence we are convinced this represents a solid opportunity for short-term gains at current PPS levels. Reading through the recent news has persuaded us that this is a 100% real company with amazing potential.

Everybody’s Phone Company offers local and long distance service on a prepaid basis. Specifically, local services include a "bare bones" product providing unlimited local dial tone and 911 emergency access with the option of several customer calling features, for an additional fee, including Call Waiting, Caller ID, Call Forwarding and Speed Dialing. These features may be purchased individually or in a package at reduced rates.

Everybody’s Phone Company purchases phone services from the incumbent local exchange carrier at deep discounts (currently up to 26%) and resells the service on a prepaid basis at a premium, allowing attractive profit margins. The markets are households without phone service due to lack of credit history or a poor credit history, and/or the inability to pay a deposit.

Outstanding:
49,851,465 as of Mar 10, 2010

Float:
22,061,465 as of Mar 10, 2010

Investment Highlights of EVPH

• EVPH acquires telephone service from the incumbent local exchange carriers, like Bell South and AT&T, at a deeply discounted rate and then resells it at a premium to boost profit margins
• Prepaid telephone services are at low risk for bad debt and require little capital expense
• Americans are facing unprecedented financial hardships and the number of those who are credit disadvantaged is skyrocketing
• EVPH offers cash-only convenience, easy accessibility and affordable telephone service as an alternative to a monopolistic approach
• Executed a 22-state reseller contract with AT&T in January 2009 to provide for national expansion
• Targeting revenues of $750,000 with positive EBITDA at year-end 2009
• Niche focus in Texas, where 100,000 telephone lines are disconnected every month due to a lack of payment (source: SBC Communications)
• Forming strategic alliances with local businesses and apartment owners to expand subscriber base
• Plans to enter select retail markets & sell to membership groups
• Pursuing other high-margin products, including Voice-over-Internet & Prepaid DSL, to crossmarket and diversify revenue streams
• New public company with an experienced management team, zero debt and low float

GGII has released some impressive news recently and it looks like this company is coming “back to life” in a big way. We continue to hold the substantial position we purchased and wait for what we believe is the imminent break of a dime and run higher.

ENTB has been a beauty. Although not one of the highest percentage gainers we’ve ever called, ENTB daily shows strength and could very well become one of the highest percentage gainers we’ve called! Since our first alert given at $1.10 the stock is up about 100% but we think there’s more in store for this gem that specializes in medical treatments using adult stem cells.

VYGO what can we say? The OTC Times has been assured by large investors in VYGO that they believe this will become an amazing play. If recent news is an indicator we tend to agree. This one will likely “go” when we’re least expecting it, in the meantime we continue to hold our position and even add more.

GSRE remains at the top of our list of sub-penny picks. Watch this one close we think there’s a move in store when the company begins releasing news again.