CONSORTEUM HOLDINGS INCORPORATED (OTCBB: CSRH)
"Up 146.67% on Thursday"

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Consorteum Holdings Inc. will build on its extensive expertise within the Payments and Transaction Industry in North America, Europe and Internationally. By identifying new technologies and trends in the changing global marketplace, Consorteum Holdings Inc. aims to increase revenues in existing markets, enter new markets, and deliver unique products and services more effectively and efficiently. Consorteum Holdings Inc. has built its reputation with one goal, “For our customers to look at us as partners, not just a technology provider.”

CSRH News:

January 13 - Consorteum Holdings Inc. Increases Controlling Interest in My Golf Rewards Canada Inc.

Consorteum Holdings Inc. (OTCBB: CSRH) announced that their stake in My Golf Rewards Canada Inc. increased from forty-nine percent (49%) to seventy-five percent (75%) ownership.

After commercially launching the program in an initial pilot, and after reviewing the financial results in which the pilot courses conservatively saw potential for a seasonal increase in revenue of over $25,000 per season, Consorteum firmly believes this program in the market for the pay-to-play customer will help to increase the bottom line of the golf courses by increasing revenues.

Consorteum believes that the unique “paid to play” golf loyalty program and its instant reward, instant redemption will not only revolutionize the North American golf industry, but will be successful in helping increase the company’s bottom line revenues for shareholders.

For Consorteum Holdings and its shareholders The My Golf Rewards program generates incremental revenue on every transaction processed, whether the cardholder is collecting loyalty rewards or redeeming rewards, at any participating golf course.

Craig Fielding, CEO of Consorteum Holdings, said the following: “The decision to increase Consorteum’s ownership in My Golf is based upon financial data from a very successful pilot. Consorteum Holdings and Innovative Loyalty Solutions will expand the My Golf Rewards program this summer with an aggressive sales and marketing strategy coupled with new investment in 2010 to amplify the program’s visibility within the North American golf industry.

Consorteum’s increased ownership stake will further enable the company to leverage the My Golf Rewards Inc. loyalty technology to provide our current and future client with a wider range of capabilities and value added services.”

ABOUT MY GOLF REWARDS

My Golf Rewards Canada Inc. is a joint venture company between Consorteum Holdings Inc. and Innovative Loyalty Solutions (ILS). The My Golf Rewards program is a state-of-the-art loyalty system designed specifically for the Golf Industry. The program is designed to stimulate frequency of play and incremental spending within the golf course. Using advanced software capabilities, our card-based program tracks the golfers’ playing and spending habits throughout the golf course when the member presents their membership card. This valuable information is then leveraged by the golf course to offer further value and incentives to the members to drive incremental spend. The focus of the program is public and semi-private golf facilities whose participation in the My Golf Rewards program will drive new revenues to the golf industry within North America.

GOLDEN DRAGON HOLDINGS INCORPORATED (OTC: GDHI)
"Up 120.00% on Thursday"

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Golden Dragon Holdings, Inc. (GDHI) is a USA publicly traded company that owns and operates Golden Dragon Food & Beverage Import & Export Company of Hong Kong, Ltd. (GDHK) in central Hong Kong. Golden Dragon Holdings, Inc. has agreements with USA food manufacturers. GDHI acts as a buying agent for GDHK, negotiating vendor contracts and services with USA food and beverage industry partners. The company purchases goods and services directly from Golden Dragon Holdings, Inc. The Hong Kong Company plays a strategic role in the importation of products into the Chinese market by leveraging the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) with China. We distribute some of the most popular USA food and beverage brand products directly into the hypermarkets, supermarkets and convenience stores in China. We are responsible for order fulfillment for our clients in China, as well as providing advertising and promotion (A&P) services for our USA food and beverage products.

GDHI News:

January 13 - Golden Dragon Holdings, Inc. Upgrade to Current Information Tier on PINK OTC

Golden Dragon Holdings, Inc. (OTC: GDHI), an international food and beverage distributor, has just been upgraded to Current Information on the PINK OTC Market. The company has met all the requirements for the Current Information Tier for the period ending 12/31/2009.

"This is just the tip of the iceberg, on one of the many positive achievements in the pipeline awaiting GDHI shareholders this coming year. This year is about creating value, value for our shareholders, value for our customers, value for our suppliers and value for our employees," stated Mr. Frank Yglesias, CEO.

THRESHER INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED (OTC: THRR)
"Up 50.00% on Thursday"

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Thresher Industries, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of low carbon footprint conventional and custom machined die castings made from 100% recycled aluminum and metal matrix composites. Based in Hanford, California, the Company operates an ISO 9000-compliant, green foundry that integrates bio-degradable technologies and processes to lower the economic and environmental costs of production. Thresher offers full engineering support, designing, and prototype development to a variety of industries in the U.S. and Europe.

THRR News:

January 5 - Thresher Industries Ships Last 100% Recycled Order of 2009 to Plant Sciences Nurseries

Thresher Industries, Inc. (OTC: THRR), an eco-friendly manufacturer of precision recycled aluminum and advanced metal matrix composite parts, announced that it has shipped the last order of 2009 to Plant Sciences Nurseries that utilizes the Company's exclusive "closed loop" green manufacturing process. From harvesting used parts for materials, re-melting and testing alloys to shipment to the customer in their own reusable containers, Thresher has completed its first end-to-end green manufacturing order. Based in Watsonville, Ca. Plant Sciences Nurseries is a privately-held company; Plant Sciences has emerged as a premier agricultural research company with a multinational clientele. Today, the company has expanded to multiple departments in four main locations: a primary research center in Watsonville, nursery plant propagation facilities in Macdoel and Manteca, and a satellite research and development office in San Marcos.

"We are dedicated to helping our customers like Plant Sciences Nurseries incorporate new ways to conserve energy, make parts lighter, stronger and last longer, and protect our precious natural resources," said Tom Flessner, CEO and President of Thresher Industries." The agricultural sector is just one of many industries that can benefit from our revolutionary 'closed loop' green manufacturing process. Our customers in the automotive and defense industries operate in two of the most competitive markets in the world. The necessity to 'go green' in these sectors is intensifying. As our capabilities expand and our customers are diversifying, Thresher can meet the evolving demands for environmental solutions that help companies to grow and succeed. This strategy is not only profitable for Thresher, but also healthy for the environment."

ALKANE INCORPORATED (OTC: ALKN)
"Up 50.00% on Thursday"

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Alkane, Inc. is dedicated to the development and sales of alternative fuels and additives which reduce the cost of operating and maintaining vehicles. Additional benefits of Alkane, Inc.'s product offerings include positive environmental impact through the reduction of harmful emissions and a lessened U.S. dependence on foreign oil due to a decrease in crude oil dependent diesel fuel consumption.

ALKN News:

January 11 - Emerging Stock Report Initiates Independent Research Coverage on Alkane, Inc.

Emerging Stock Report, a leading provider of sector specific independent investment research, has initiated coverage on Alkane, Inc. (OTC: ALKN). Emerging Stock Report is currently offering a complimentary trial subscription to the investment community.

To view the report in its entirety, visit www.emergingstockreport.com.

I BRANDS CORPORATION (OTC: IBRC)
"Up 50.00% on Thursday"

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i Brands Corporation provides leading-edge, innovative online ordering software to the world-wide restaurant and hospitality industry. The Company’s product is a highly intuitive software platform that facilitates restaurant consumers ordering their food online from their favorite restaurant. This innovative software provides the restaurateur quantitative benefits that increase revenues, improves efficiency and increases profitability with a relatively small investment. The Company’s market in the United States consist of 1.1 million restaurants where last year 45.2 Billion meals were ordered as “take-out” generating $357 Billion take-out annual sales. Less than 5% of restaurants in the United States offer online ordering.

IBRC News:

January 13 - i Brands Corporation Enters into Negotiations to Acquire Technology Company

i Brands Corporation (OTC: IBRC) announced that negotiations are underway to acquire a technology company that is based in the United States. The technology company specializes in providing services to Internet companies in the areas of software development, website design and development, Internet technology services, Internet security and Internet marketing.

“Acquiring the technology company will double i Brand’s current annual revenues and provide us with new sources of income,” states Paul Smith, CEO. “Additionally, this acquisition will expand i Brands technical capabilities and minimize outsourcing our technology to non-related firms. We are pleased with the way negotiations are progressing and we expect the final terms and understanding to be concluded by the end of this month, at which time we can then disclose the details of the acquisition.”

LABRANCHE & COMPANY INCORPORATED (NYSE: LAB)
"Up 42.09% on Thursday"

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LaBranche & Co Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a registered broker-dealer that operates primarily as a designated market maker in equity securities and rights listed on the New York Stock Exchange. It provides securities execution and brokerage services to institutional investors and professional traders; and operates as a market maker in over-the-counter, bulletin board, and pink sheet securities. The company also operates as a specialist in options, futures, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on various exchanges; market-marker in options, ETFs, and futures on various exchanges; market-maker for ETFs traded on the London Stock Exchange, the Euroex, and Euronext exchanges; and broker-dealer with the United Kingdom’s Financial Services Authority. In addition, it operates as a market-maker for ETFs in Hong Kong; broker-dealer with Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission; and broker-dealer and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority member firm, an institutional execution firm in equities and structured products. The company serves financial services, media, oil and gas, retail, technology, and telecommunications industries. LaBranche & Co Inc. was founded in 1924 and is based in New York, New York.

LAB News:

January 13 - LaBranche & Co Inc. to Broadcast Review of Fourth Quarter & Year-End 2009 Earnings Live over the Internet

LaBranche & Co Inc. (NYSE: LAB) (the “Company”) announced that it will release fourth quarter and year-end 2009 financial results before the open of the market on Wednesday, January 20, 2010. The Company will host a conference call which will be broadcast live over the Internet on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The broadcast will be hosted on the Company’s web site located at www.labranche.com.

Please allow extra time prior to the call to visit the site and download the streaming media software required to listen to the Internet broadcast. An online archive of the broadcast will be available within two hours of the live call.

The Company is the parent of LaBranche Structured Holdings, Inc., whose subsidiaries are market-makers in options, exchange-traded funds and futures on various exchanges domestically and internationally, LaBranche & Co. LLC, one of the largest market-makers on the NYSE in exchange-listed securities, and LaBranche Financial Services, LLC, which provides securities execution, fixed income and brokerage services to institutional investors.