Stocks are lower on weak earnings reports and economic data

Stocks declined on Wednesday after disappointing results from Pfizer and transport companies, while slower-than-expected expansion in the services sector also weighed on the market.

Pfizer Inc fell 1.6 percent to $18.75 and led a broad decline in several healthcare sectors after the world’s biggest drugmaker said quarterly earnings missed estimates and forecast profits below expectations.

Ryder fell 8.7 percent to $34.08, and C.H. Robinson tumbled 6.2 percent to $53.90, while the Dow Jones transportation average lost 1.3 percent.

The Institute for Supply Management said its services index rose to 50.5 in January from 49.8 in December, below the 51.0 median forecast of economists surveyed by Reuters.

A report by ADP Employer Services showed the pace of U.S. job losses in the private sector slowed in January, as employers reported the smallest payroll decline in nearly two years.

The closely watched government jobs report due Friday is expected to show continued improvement in U.S. employment.

The Dow Jones industrial average fell 23.51 points, or 0.23 percent, to 10,273.34. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index dropped 4.95 points, or 0.45 percent, to 1,098.37. The Nasdaq Composite Index lost 1.23 points, or 0.06 percent, to 2,188.83.

Yesterday’s Top Performing Small Cap Stock:

Budget Center Inc. (OTC BB: BDGN) was a SmallCapVoice.com top performer yesterday closing up over 31% on trading volume of 21,518 shares.

Budget Center Inc. announced that since launching its online travel website www.budgethotels.com on Dec. 27, 2009, the number of new or unique visitors has been increasing by approximately 30% per week and is already in the thousands.

Online travel consumers have been quick to embrace the savings offered by www.budgethotels.com discounted hotel offerings and the customer feedback has been tremendous since the initial launch. Equally impressive to the growth in traffic has been a high percentage of click throughs and revenue for hotel bookings after the first 3 weeks, which is well above Management’s expectations and the industry average of 10%. The strong initial response has been achieved with no search optimization marketing (SEO) to date, which will be among Management’s plans for the next phase in the build-out of the site. The Company will also be providing a testimonial section on the site where customers can share their comments and experiences, a travel blog, extensive SEO marketing and the utilization of social networking sites such as Twitter, and Facebook.

Today’s SmallCapVoice.com Hot Stock to Watch:

CrowdGather, Inc. (OTC BB: CRWG)

With its growing portfolio of special interest forums and enthusiast message board communities, CrowdGather has created a centralized network to benefit forum members, forum owners and forum advertisers. CrowdGather provides a highly interactive and informational social network for members, a management and revenue-sharing resource for third-party forum owners, and a largely untapped advertising network for marketers worldwide.

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LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Budget Center Inc. (OTC: BDGN) (the “Company) is pleased to announce that since launching its online travel website www.budgethotels.com on Dec. 27, 2009, the number of new or unique visitors has been increasing by approximately 30% per week and is already in the thousands.

Online travel consumers have been quick to embrace the savings offered by www.budgethotels.com discounted hotel offerings and the customer feedback has been tremendous since the initial launch. Equally impressive to the growth in traffic has been a high percentage of click throughs and revenue for hotel bookings after the first 3 weeks, which is well above Management’s expectations and the industry average of 10%. The strong initial response has been achieved with no search optimization marketing (SEO) to date, which will be among Management’s plans for the next phase in the build-out of the site. The Company will also be providing a testimonial section on the site where customers can share their comments and experiences, a travel blog, extensive SEO marketing and the utilization of social networking sites such as Twitter, and Facebook.

President and CEO, Bob Chalmers commented, “Our industry partners are amazed by the initial response from consumers to the site and we are already raising our revenue projections based on the preliminary numbers that we are seeing to date. Clearly, our target market has embraced our “budget” brand and we look forward to continuing to build out and enhance the site with additional features. We also plan to embark on an aggressive marketing phase and to launch our other budget sites to increase our visibility and global brand.”

The Company has also recently been featured in a well known travel blog. To view the article click on the following link: http://www.tnooz.com/2010/01/22/news/new-website-to-shun-british-airways-cathay-pacific-for-southwest-jetblue/

Recent industry articles suggest that budget or thrift travel continue to be the first choice for consumers, which is forcing companies to change their marketing strategies. TravelMole www.travelmole.com has been reporting on this shift in the industry and is the most highly acclaimed and largest global online community for the Travel and Tourism Industry with over 450,000 registered newswire subscribers – travel and tourism professionals worldwide. The following links are recently published articles which support Budget Center’s mandate for providing its customers with the lowest priced online travel deals.

http://www.travelmole.com/stories/1140636.php

http://www.travelmole.com/stories/1140658.php

Budget Center’s owned online travel booking site www.budgethotels.com currently ranks #1 on Google search. TravelMole, the online community for the travel and tourist industry, recently reported that “Consumers are expected to embrace thrift for the long term and operators need to adapt to this.”

About Budget Center Inc.:

Budget Center Inc has commenced the development of its “budget” category domain network in the online travel and related industries. This program will include the development of the following highly relevant and valuable “budget” brand domains: budgethotels.com budgetairlines.com budgetentertainment.com budgetresorts.com budgetravel.com budgetskiing.com budgetadventures.com budgetcenter.com budgetcharters.com budget-cruise.com budgetfishing.com budgetinteractive.com. Budget Center is dedicated to delivering great value to its clients and customers. Through its websites, the Company will strive to offer a range of the best possible travel options for every budget. When shopping at any of the Company owned websites, visitors will receive great value and service always at budget prices. The Company will continually strive to meet its customer’s needs through ongoing market research, partnerships, and quality offerings at the best savings available.

Forward-looking Statement:

This news release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 – forward-looking statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events of performance and underlying assumptions and other statements which are other than statements of historical facts. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, product and services demand and acceptance, changes in technology and in economic, political and regulatory conditions and to all of the risks generally associated with a company at Budget’s stage of development. All such forward looking statements, whether written or oral, and whether made by or on behalf of the company, are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements. In addition, the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

Contact:

Budget Center Inc.
Bob Chalmers, CEO
702-460-7501
info@budgetcenter.com

LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Budget Center Inc. (OTC: BDGN) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company is preparing to launch www.budgetairlines.com with the intention of targeting online bookings in the discounted air travel sector.

The new website, which Management plans to launch soon, will focus on providing online travel shoppers with the ability to search for flights which serve the discount carriers only such as Southwest Airlines, West Jet, and Jet Blue etc. The site will not search for flights from the major carriers such as British Airways, Cathay Pacific etc. as these airlines do not represent its target market. Currently, discounted flights and airlines are generally difficult to source on large travel sites such as Expedia and Travelocity and are being under serviced to online consumers.

President and CEO, Bob Chalmers commented, “We believe that there exists a real online opportunity in the “budget” sector of airline travel, which is currently not serviced by the major online travel companies. Budget airlines are used by millions of travelers with 136 airlines serving 144 countries worldwide. They are especially popular in Europe and South East Asia and we believe this highly relevant domain will help accelerate and solidify our “budget” brand globally along with the future launchings of our other budget domains.”

Budget Center currently ranks #1 on Google search for its travel website www.budgethotels.com. TravelMole, the online community for the travel and tourist industry, recently reported that, “Consumers are expected to embrace thrift for the long term and operators need to adapt to this.”

About Budget Center Inc.:

Budget Center Inc has commenced the development of its “budget” category domain network in the online travel and related industries. This program will include the development of the following highly relevant and valuable “budget” brand domains: budgethotels.com budgetairlines.com budgetentertainment.com budgetresorts.com budgetravel.com budgetskiing.com budgetadventures.com budgetcenter.com budgetcharters.com budget-cruise.com budgetfishing.com budgetinteractive.com. Budget Center is dedicated to delivering great value to its clients and customers. Through its websites, the Company will strive to offer a range of the best possible travel options for every budget. When shopping at any of the Company owned websites, visitors will receive great value and service always at budget prices. The Company will continually strive to meet its customer’s needs through ongoing market research, partnerships, and quality offerings at the best savings available.

Forward-looking Statement:

This news release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 – forward-looking statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events of performance and underlying assumptions and other statements which are other than statements of historical facts. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, product and services demand and acceptance, changes in technology and in economic, political and regulatory conditions and to all of the risks generally associated with a company at Budget’s stage of development. All such forward looking statements, whether written or oral, and whether made by or on behalf of the company, are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements. In addition, the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

Contact:

Budget Center Inc.
Bob Chalmers, CEO
702-460-7501
info@budgetcenter.com

Stocks are sharply lower on bank earnings and tighter Chinese lending standards

Stocks fell Wednesday on concerns that modest drops in the number of bad loans at banks and tighter lending standards in China will prolong a recovery in the economy.

Bank of America Corp. said that economic conditions “remain fragile.” However, not all the assessments were as cautious. Wells Fargo & Co. said a better economic outlook and improving credit statistics signal that conditions are strengthening.

Investors have been looking for reassurances during the early parts of earnings season that consumers are rebounding and the economy is strengthening.

With unemployment still at 10 percent and consumers unable to pay mortgages and other loans, it would be difficult for spending to rise sharply and provide a necessary boost to a fragile economic recovery.

Beyond bank earnings, concern grew that China’s efforts to keep its economy under control could hurt a global recovery. A newspaper reported that some Chinese banks were ordered to stop lending for the rest of January after exceeding credit limits. The report came a day after a speech by Premier Wen Jiabao was seen as a sign the country might slow the flow of credit.

In early trading, the Dow Jones industrial average fell 130.82, or 1.2 percent, to 10,594.61, a day after rising 116 points.

The broader Standard & Poor’s 500 index fell 12.18, or 1.1 percent, to 1,138.05, and the Nasdaq composite index fell 23.76, or 1 percent, to 2,296.64.

Yesterday’s Top Performing Small Cap Stock:

Budget Center Inc. (Pink Sheets: BDGN) was a SmallCapVoice.com top performer yesterday closing up over 25% on trading volume of 669,413 shares

Budget Center Inc. announced that the Company’s plans for developing and launching its “Budget” brand group of websites targeting the growing number of thrift minded online travel consumers is well underway.

On Dec. 27, 2009, the Company launched www.budgethotels.com and since then the website has generated an impressive number of visitors and the initial feedback has been exceptionally positive. Revenues are growing daily 24/7 and the conversion rate so far is an impressive 45% which is much higher than expected as the industry average is a 10% conversion rate. Management is continuing to work with its industry IT experts, The Wendling Group LLC (www.wendling.com), and Sidney, Australia based Hotels Combined (http://www.hotelscombined.com/) to add new features and content in an effort to draw more new visitors and offer repeat customers a better overall online experience and help save them more money on their future travel bookings.

The Company expects to launch its second domain www.budgetresorts.com by the end of January 2010 in collaboration with Minneapolis, MN based Connexions CLTS, the preferred provider of San Francisco-based EzRez Software Inc. and the largest US based provider of travel solutions for loyalty programs. The site is expected to offer the largest inventory of travel content available on the internet all at “budget” prices for consumers.

Today’s SmallCapVoice.com Hot Stock to Watch:

SkyPeople Fruit Juice, Inc. (NYSE Amex: SPU)

SectorWatch.biz announces the availability of a commentary of interest to investors in SkyPeople Fruit Juice, Inc. and other China-related equities making news and driving markets today. Investors can view our free commentaries at: www.SectorWatch.biz – in association with FiSpace.net, a dynamic social networking site for investors.

China’s economic vitality has gained increasing importance globally partly because its growth remained robust even as the world’s developed economies suffered the steepest drop in trade and economic output in decades. Statistics released last week showed that China’s yearlong downturn in export growth reversed in December surging nearly 18% from 2008 – well beyond the median forecast by Dow Jones Newswire’s poll of nine economists. World Bank estimates suggest that China — the world’s fifth-largest economy four years ago — may soon surpass Japan to claim the No. 2 spot.

This is good news for exporters of products from China such as SkyPeople Fruit Juice, Inc., a leading exporter of concentrated fruit juices and related products for domestic and international consumers. In a short time, SkyPeople has grown from a moderately-sized domestic juice producer to one China’s largest fruit juice and fruit product manufacturers with a market scope stretching to over a dozen countries around the globe.

A fact sheet on SkyPeople Fruit Juice, Inc. is available here:
http://www.smallcapvoice.com/spu/factsheet.html

SkyPeople Fruit Juice, Inc. is a holding company of Shaanxi Tianren, which is organized according to the laws of the People’s Republic of China. Shaanxi Tianren’s main products are concentrated apple, kiwifruit, pear and other fruit juices for domestic and international consumers. Its brand, HEDETANG®, is positioned as a high quality, healthy and nutritious juice concentrate and clear juice product used both as an ingredient in other products and an end-use juice concentrate product. Shaanxi Tianren utilizes the largest kiwifruit plantation in China and is a leading producer of concentrated kiwifruit juice in Asia.

About SmallCapVoice.com

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Small Cap Voice SCV is an electronic publication, and is for informational purposes only. The stocks profiled by SCV are only company profiles and are not intended to be and should not be accepted by you as recommendations to buy or sell in these securities. These profiles are compiled from publicly available sources. Our sources include, but are not limited to, online research, company profiles, member suggestions, magazines, newspapers, analyst suggestions, broker recommendations, contact with the company, company rumors, press releases and other similar information sources. All profiles are based on information that is accessible by the public. Investing in stocks involves risk. SCV is not and does not hold itself out to be a registered broker or dealer or other licensed securities professional. You should consult a qualified, licensed financial advisor or stock broker before making any decisions to invest in the securities of any company that is described in these profiles. For compensation and complete disclaimer click here.

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512-267-2430
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http://www.smallcapvoice.com

LAS VEGAS, Tuesday January 19, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE)–Budget Center Inc. (OTCPK: BDGN) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company’s plans for developing and launching its “Budget” brand group of websites targeting the growing number of thrift minded online travel consumers is well underway.

On Dec. 27, 2009, the Company launched www.budgethotels.com and since then the website has generated an impressive number of visitors and the initial feedback has been exceptionally positive. Revenues are growing daily 24/7 and the conversion rate so far is an impressive 45% which is much higher than expected as the industry average is a 10% conversion rate. Management is continuing to work with its industry IT experts, The Wendling Group LLC (www.wendling.com), and Sidney, Australia based Hotels Combined (http://www.hotelscombined.com/) to add new features and content in an effort to draw more new visitors and offer repeat customers a better overall online experience and help save them more money on their future travel bookings.

The Company expects to launch its second domain www.budgetresorts.com by the end of January 2010 in collaboration with Minneapolis, MN based Connexions CLTS, the preferred provider of San Francisco-based EzRez Software Inc. and the largest US based provider of travel solutions for loyalty programs. The site is expected to offer the largest inventory of travel content available on the internet all at “budget” prices for consumers.

The Company is also preparing to launch its www.budgetskiing.com domain as a result of a joint venture and marketing agreement with former world freestyle champion Lauralee Bowie and her company, Lauralee Bowie Ski Adventures (http://skiadventures.net/), located in Vancouver, British Columbia, the host city of the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Initial negotiations with industry partners to develop and launch the Company’s www.budgetairlines.com domain have commenced with the goal of providing visitors with the best possible selection of discounted airline travel.

President and CEO, Bob Chalmers, commented, “We are very pleased with our progress to date and the response that we have received for our “budget” brand and websites. We plan to continue developing and launching all 12 of our budget URL’s, which should provide the company with impressive revenue growth as we are operating on attractive booking commissions and our conversion rates are much higher than the industry average, which endorses our business plan of targeting the price conscious or “budget” online travel consumer.”

Budget Center currently ranks #1 on Google search for its travel website www.budgethotels.com. TravelMole, the online community for the travel and tourist industry, recently reported that “Consumers are expected to embrace thrift for the long term and operators need to adapt to this.”

About Budget Center Inc.:

Budget Center Inc. has commenced the development of its “budget” category domain network in the online travel and related industries. This program will include the development of the following highly relevant and valuable “budget” brand domains: budgethotels.com budgetairlines.com budgetentertainment.com budgetresorts.com budgetravel.com budgetskiing.com budgetadventures.com budgetcenter.com budgetcharters.com budget-cruise.com budgetfishing.com budgetinteractive.com. Budget Center is dedicated to delivering great value to its clients and customers. Through its websites, the Company will strive to offer a range of the best possible travel options for every budget. When shopping at any of the Company owned websites, visitors will receive great value and service always at budget prices. The Company will continually strive to meet its customers’ needs through ongoing market research, partnerships, and quality offerings at the best savings available.

Forward-looking Statement:

This news release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 – forward-looking statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events of performance and underlying assumptions and other statements which are other than statements of historical facts. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, product and services demand and acceptance, changes in technology and in economic, political and regulatory conditions and to all of the risks generally associated with a company at Budget’s stage of development. All such forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, and whether made by or on behalf of the company, are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements. In addition, the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

Contact:

Budget Center Inc.
Bob Chalmers, CEO, 1-702-460-7501
info@budgetcenter.com

Stocks are mixed as commodities fall

Kraft Foods raised its full-year profit forecast for the second time in two months, but stocks gave up early gains and major indexes turned negative led by declines in energy and resource shares as the price of oil and other commodities fell.

The early gains in stocks came as traders followed the start of congressional testimony about the financial crisis by heads of Wall Street’s biggest banks.

Asian markets fell as China’s moves Tuesday to curb bank lending stoked concerns that the pace of the global economic recovery may slow. China’s actions contributed to a stock slide on Tuesday.

In the U.S., investors sold shares of Google Inc. after the Internet search company threatened to withdraw from China. The company said it will no longer censor its search results in the country after finding that computer hackers had led human-rights activists to reveal their e-mail accounts to outsiders. Google’s public complaints were a rare show of protest in the country and an about-face for the company that long said it would abide by Chinese laws that block some political and socially sensitive content.

Kraft, which is in a hostile takeover fight for candy maker Cadbury PLC, raised its forecast late Tuesday citing strong operating gains.

Meanwhile, investors tracked appearances by Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Chairman-CEO Lloyd Blankfein, JPMorgan Chase & Co. CEO James Dimon, Morgan Stanley Chairman John Mack and Bank of American Corp. CEO-President Brian Moynihan before the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission. It is the first meeting of the bipartisan, 10-member panel, which is investigating the near collapse of the financial system in the fall of 2008.

Their appearance comes as public discord over big bank profits and bonuses has the White House considering placing a levy on banks to cover about $120 billion in taxpayer losses from a government Wall Street bailout fund. Opponents say it could jeopardize a recovery by the nation’s biggest banks.

The Dow Jones industrial average slipped 7.93 points, or 0.07 percent, to 10,619.33. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 1.89 points, or 0.17 percent, to 1,134.33. The Nasdaq Composite Index lost 6.97 points, or 0.31 percent, to 2,275.34.

Yesterday’s Top Performing Small Cap Stock:

Budget Center Inc. (Pink Sheets: BDGN) was a SmallCapVoice.com top performer yesterday closing up over 30% on trading volume of 92,950 shares

Budget Center Inc. announce that the Company’s owned travel website www.budgethotels.com has signed a formal “white paper affiliate” agreement with Hotels Combined Pty Ltd. of Sydney, Australia.

As a result of this agreement, the Company launched its new online travel website www.budgethotels.com on Dec. 27, 2009 in partnership with industry giant www.HotelsCombined.com. The travel website now has the ability to connect users with more than 900,000 global hotel deals from over 30 merchants, delivering the “Budget” brand to thousands of customers worldwide. Travel enthusiasts from all over the world will now be able to find the best travel deals delivered in 14 languages and 118 currencies.

Budget Center currently ranks #1 on Google search for its travel website www.budgethotels.com. TravelMole, the online community for the travel and tourist industry, recently reported that “Consumers are expected to embrace thrift for the long term and operators need to adapt to this.”

Today’s SmallCapVoice.com Hot Stock to Watch:

GWS Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: GWSC)

GWS Technologies, Inc., an alternative energy company developing renewable energy solutions, announced today that it has begun accepting orders for Excel Dryer, Inc.’s patented XLERATOR® Hand Dryer.

“The XLERATOR® is the first hand dryer to achieve GreenSpec approval because it conserves energy and helps facilities qualify for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) credits. It dries hands in one third of the time required by conventional hand dryers and is designed to run on 15-amp service, making it great for retrofit in older buildings, as well as the cleanest, most economical solution for new facilities,” said GWS Technologies President Richard Reincke.

The XLERATOR® received the prestigious Best New Product – Technology award at the International Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Show, a Top Ten Green Product award from Environmental Building News, and a Citation of Excellence from Buildings Product Innovations Awards. The hand dryer carries a 5 year warranty and installation services are available nationwide.

In a New Audio Interview at SmallCapVoice.com, Richard Reincke, CEO of GWS Technologies, Inc., Provides a Significant Progress Report

The interview can be heard at http://smallcapvoice.com/blog/1-12-10-audio-interview-with-gws-technologies-inc-otcbb-gwsc/.

About SmallCapVoice.com

SmallCapVoice.com is a recognized corporate investor relations firm, with clients nationwide. Known for its ability to help emerging growth companies build a following among retail and institutional investors, SmallCapVoice.com utilizes its stock newsletter to feature its daily stock picks, audio interviews, as well as its client’s financial news releases. SmallCapVoice.com also offers individual investors with all the tools they need to make informed decisions about the stocks they are interested in. Tools like our stock charts, stock alerts, and our investor fact sheets can assist with investing in stocks that are traded on the OTC BB and Pink Sheets.

Small Cap Voice SCV is an electronic publication, and is for informational purposes only. The stocks profiled by SCV are only company profiles and are not intended to be and should not be accepted by you as recommendations to buy or sell in these securities. These profiles are compiled from publicly available sources. Our sources include, but are not limited to, online research, company profiles, member suggestions, magazines, newspapers, analyst suggestions, broker recommendations, contact with the company, company rumors, press releases and other similar information sources. All profiles are based on information that is accessible by the public. Investing in stocks involves risk. SCV is not and does not hold itself out to be a registered broker or dealer or other licensed securities professional. You should consult a qualified, licensed financial advisor or stock broker before making any decisions to invest in the securities of any company that is described in these profiles. For compensation and complete disclaimer click here.

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Overseas markets also mostly fell, reacting to China tightening its monetary policy and boosting bank reserve requirements, in addition to the worse-than-expected results from the world’s biggest aluminum producer.

As one of the first companies in the Standard & Poor’s 500 index to report quarterly results, Alcoa’s earnings are often seen as a barometer for how companies will fare.

After the market closed Monday, Alcoa said it earned a penny a share excluding one-time items and special charges. Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters, on average, forecast earnings of 6 cents per share.

The company said higher metal prices were offset by ongoing weakness in aerospace, construction and gas turbines businesses.

Revenue also fell at Alcoa. Investors will be tracking revenue as companies report earnings over the next few weeks for any signs that customers are returning to the marketplace. Upbeat earnings in recent quarters have often been due to cost cutting and not revenue growth.

However, a strong economic recovery is dependent on a rebound in consumer and corporate spending, which would result in improving revenue.

Video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc. did not see a rebound in sales during the most recent quarter. It slashed its full-year earnings forecast after the market closed Monday, saying ongoing weakness in game sales didn’t ease up over the holidays.

In morning trading, the Dow Jones industrial average fell 54.03, or 0.5 percent, to 10,609.96. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index fell 7.25, or 0.6 percent, to 1,139.73, while the Nasdaq composite index fell 14.75, or 0.6 percent, to 2,297.66.

Alcoa shares fell $1.26, or 7.2 percent, to $16.19. Electronic Arts shares declined $1.63, or 8.9 percent, to $16.64.

Yesterday’s Top Performing Small Cap Stock:

Budget Center Inc. (Pink Sheets: BDGN) was a SmallCapVoice.com top performer yesterday closing up over 18% on trading volume of 13,132 shares

Budget Center Inc. announce that the Company’s owned travel website www.budgethotels.com has signed a formal “white paper affiliate” agreement with Hotels Combined Pty Ltd. of Sydney, Australia.

As a result of this agreement, the Company launched its new online travel website www.budgethotels.com on Dec. 27, 2009 in partnership with industry giant www.HotelsCombined.com. The travel website now has the ability to connect users with more than 900,000 global hotel deals from over 30 merchants, delivering the “Budget” brand to thousands of customers worldwide. Travel enthusiasts from all over the world will now be able to find the best travel deals delivered in 14 languages and 118 currencies.

Budget Center currently ranks #1 on Google search for its travel website www.budgethotels.com. TravelMole, the online community for the travel and tourist industry, recently reported that “Consumers are expected to embrace thrift for the long term and operators need to adapt to this.”

QuoteMedia, Inc. (OTC BB: QMCI) was a SmallCapVoice.com top performer yesterday closing up over 30% on trading volume of 23,844 shares.

QuoteMedia is a leading software developer and syndicator of financial market information and streaming financial data solutions to media, corporations, online brokerages and financial services companies. The Company licenses interactive stock research tools such as streaming real-time quotes, market research, news, charting, option chains, SEC filings, corporate financials, insider reports, market indices, portfolio management systems, and data feeds. QuoteMedia provides data and services for companies such as the NASDAQ, the OTCBB, Dow Jones & Company, Sungard, Wells Fargo, Penson Worldwide, Motorola, General Electric, Forbes.com, Scotia Capital, Southwest Securities, Zecco Trading, Zacks Investment Research, Business Wire, Regal Securities, Broadridge Financial Systems, ChoiceTrade, Qtrade Financial Group, CNW Group, TradeFreedom, Questrade, Schaeffer’s Investment Research and others.

Today’s SmallCapVoice.com Hot Stock to Watch:

Biomedical Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: BMTL)

In a New Audio Interview at SmallCapVoice.com, Don Cox, President and CEO of BMTS, Provides a Significant Progress Report. The interview can be heard at http://smallcapvoice.com/blog/1-11-10-audio-interview-with-biomedical-technology-solutions-holdings-inc-otcbb-bmtl/.

“2009 was a great development year for BMTS allowing us to set the ground work for a strong 2010, I am extremely excited for our future and the year ahead of us,” said Don Cox, President and CEO.

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LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Budget Center Inc. (OTC: BDGN) (the “Company) is pleased to announce that the Company’s owned travel website www.budgethotels.com has signed a formal “white paper affiliate” agreement with Hotels Combined Pty Ltd. of Sydney, Australia.

As a result of this agreement, the Company launched its new online travel website www.budgethotels.com on Dec. 27, 2009 in partnership with industry giant www.HotelsCombined.com. The travel website now has the ability to connect users with more than 900,000 global hotel deals from over 30 merchants, delivering the “Budget” brand to thousands of customers worldwide. Travel enthusiasts from all over the world will now be able to find the best travel deals delivered in 14 languages and 118 currencies.

The new website also includes XML feeds and a “set your own budget” feature which allows customers to select a specific price for their vacation and automatically receive information on the best travel deals that fit the budget they entered.

President and CEO Bob Chalmers commented, “As promised we are moving ahead aggressively on our plans to build out our Budget brand and owned URLs. We are very excited about the launching of our new www.budgethotels.com portal and the potential for significant revenues represented by this development.”

Budget Center currently ranks #1 on Google search for its travel website www.budgethotels.com. TravelMole, the online community for the travel and tourist industry, recently reported that “Consumers are expected to embrace thrift for the long term and operators need to adapt to this.”

About Hotels Combined

HotelsCombined.com is headquartered in Sydney, Australia and was established in 2005 by a team of business, marketing and technology experts from the online hotel reservation industry including former executives of HotelClub.com, RatesToGo.com and Stella Hospitality Group. HotelsCombined.com is a unique search engine that consumers can use to find hotel availability and rates, and to compare prices and offers from multiple merchants. Using our service, travelers no longer have to search websites one by one to find the best deals and lowest rates. Once you find the supplier suitable for your needs, we link you through to the supplier website to book directly.

About Budget Center Inc.

Budget Center Inc. has commenced the development of its “budget” category domain network in the online travel and related industries. This program will include the development of the following highly relevant and valuable “budget” brand domains: budgetairlines.com, budgethotels.com, budgetresorts.com, budgetravel.com, budgetskiing.com, budgetadventures.com, budgetentertainment.com, and budgetcharters.com. Budget Center is dedicated to delivering great value to its clients and customers. Through its websites, the Company will strive to offer a range of the best possible travel options for every budget. When shopping at any of the Company-owned websites, visitors will receive great value and service always at budget prices. The Company will continually strive to meet its customers’ needs through ongoing market research, partnerships, and quality offerings at the best savings available.

Forward-looking Statement:

This news release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 – forward-looking statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events of performance and underlying assumptions and other statements which are other than statements of historical facts. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, product and services demand and acceptance, changes in technology and in economic, political and regulatory conditions and to all of the risks generally associated with a company at Budget’s stage of development. All such forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, and whether made by or on behalf of the company, are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements. In addition, the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

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IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 12, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to several recent reports, the current economic downturn is creating a lasting return to online travel sites focused on budget-conscious consumers looking for bargains.

Although overall travel spending contracted with the economy in 2009, a report by Forrester Research indicates that travel spending is expected to rebound starting in 2010 and continue upward through 2013. And online travel may lead the way. Online leisure and business travel spending is expected to increase from 2008 levels of $111 billion to $158 billion by 2013.

This trend bodes well for companies such as Budget Center Inc. (Pink Sheets:BDGN), which has commenced the development of its “budget” category domain network in the online travel and related industries. This includes the development of highly relevant and valuable “budget” brand domains such as budgetairlines.com, budgethotels.com, budgetresorts.com, budgetravel.com, budgetskiing.com, budgetadventures.com, budgetentertainment.com, and budgetcharters.com.

View a profile on Budget Center Inc. at: http://finance.yahoo.com/q/pr?s=BDGN.PK

Budget Center aims to grow profitably by catering to its ever-growing target market “budget category” consumers worldwide. The current economic conditions actually create a positive environment for budget-oriented travel hubs, which are projected to flourish along with many other budget sectors. Online travel hubs continue to be a huge draw for consumers who spend an average of 10 minutes per session on such sites, giving marketers a golden opportunity to engage them. Studies show that the more engaged the consumer the more likely they are to react or interact with relevant advertising.

Budget Center is dedicated to delivering great value to its clients and customers. Through its websites, the Company strives to offer a range of the best possible travel options for every budget delivering great value and service always at budget prices.

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Bob Chalmers, Budget President and CEO, discussed with SmallCapVoice.com on how Budget Center Inc. (OTCPK: BDGN) has commenced the development of its “budget” category domain network in the online travel and related industries. This program will include the development of the following highly relevant and valuable “budget” brand domains: budgetairlines.com, budgethotels.com, budgetresorts.com, budgetravel.com, budgetskiing.com, budgetadventures.com, budgetentertainment.com, and budgetcharters.com. Budget Center is dedicated to delivering great value to its clients and customers. Through its websites, the Company will strive to offer a range of the best possible travel options for every budget. When shopping at any of the Company-owned websites, visitors will receive great value and service always at budget prices. The Company will continually strive to meet its customers’ needs through ongoing market research, partnerships, and quality offerings at the best savings available.