Archive for November 18th, 2009

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mPhase Technologies, Inc. Inching Slowly Toward Product Release, Questions Remain

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By Rick King -

mPhase Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB: XDSL.OB) seems to be moving closer to a final product launch late this year or early 2010.  On November 2nd, 2009, mPhase anounced it had been granted a patent for its “greener battery” technology that has the potential to yield a safer end product. Toxic effects resulting from residual battery chemicals has been a major problem with other battery sources, and mPhase is leaning into the problem as one of its focus areas.

mPhase specializes in microfluidics and nanotechnology, and has received a few noticeable, albeit light accolades; such as becoming an International CES Innovations 2010 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree for its mPower Emergency Illuminator (formerly called the AlwaysReady Emergency Flashlight).  The Company develops nanotechnology-enabled products for commercial and military applications of which the newly rebranded “Illuminator” is center stage for the time being.

mPhase Technologies has also been undergoing extensive research and development with it’s flagship “mPhase Smart NanoBattery” – expected to become a major component of key electronics hardware in coming years.  The company’s recent patent approval and continued grant renewals appear to validate the company’s potential to yield profits following its initial product release – although much is yet to be seen.  Investors in mPhase have been mostly speculative to date – although continued signs of progress nearer to it’s initial product release strengthens its posture for the portable energy market.  This technology has the potential for use in not only personal electronics devices which are currently plagued by both short-term battery life and hazardous chemicals from waste disposal but also satellite integration.  The Smart NanoBattery is being developed for now under the Army’s STTR Program for military purposes.

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Sirius XM Receives More Upgrades After Historic Quarter, S & P Credit Outlook Positive

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By Relmor Demitrius -

As expected by readers of kingofalltrades.com, and as our own Rick King forecasted after Sirius XM Radio’s latest quarterly report, the upgrades and positive news just keeps coming.  S & P has now raised Sirius XM’s credit outlook from Stable to Positive.  They maintain a hold on their B- Corporate rating, keeping them still on the verge of being removed from speculation grade, and entering the world of investment grade status.  Since their outlook is now positive, this means you can expect a credit upgrade from S & P within 3 months to one years time.

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Sirius XM to Be Spun Off By Liberty….?

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Greg Maffei said Thursday that Sirius XM may eventually be spun off. This has led to much speculation. One needs only to look at Liberty’s history and recent events regarding Liberty and Direct TV (DTV) in which Direct TV was joined with the broadcasting and programming assets of Liberty Media’s Liberty Entertainment unit and spun off. The move combines the home satellite TV provider with Liberty’s programming units, including Liberty Sports, the Game Show Network and Fun Technologies. Through the spin off, the new entity will assume $2 billion of Liberty’s debt and $30 million in cash. DirecTV will also make $650 million in Liberty loan payments.

“This transaction clarifies DirecTV’s capital structure, reduces its shares outstanding, eliminates stock overhang and arbitrage issues, and provides DirecTV with strategic content businesses,” said Greg Maffei, Liberty president and CEO. “And this transaction offers value to Liberty’s shareholders by eliminating the discount in our tracking stock structure and allowing them to continue to participate directly in the strong performance of DirecTV.”

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