ZAGG (OTCBB: ZAGG), maker of the invisibleSHIELD™, is hitting a homerun with its recently launched ZAGGaudio™ product lineup that includes Z.buds (earbuds for iPhones and iPods), ZAGGphones™ (headphones), and its USB Laptop and Desktop speakers. Launched in November, Z.buds mark ZAGG’s first foray into the headphones market.

China small-cap stocks have been decimated along with everything else. But even before the market turmoil of the last two months, China small-cap stocks were generally illiquid and undervalued. Most of the small-cap companies going public in the U.S. are manufacturers. The policies implemented during the Cultural Revolution (1963-1983) set the country back at least 30 years in terms of developing new technologies. The revolution put in place a great turning inward and an eschewing of all things not Chinese — factors which when combined with a rigid communist ideology did little to encourage creativity and innovation.

ZAGG (OTCBB: ZAGG), the leading provider of protective film coverings for personal electronics, reported strong 3rd Quarter results. ZAGG’s proprietary, ultra-tough military grade film covering called the InvisibleShield, is gaining popularity which translates into increased sales. ZAGG experienced a 485 % increase in 3rdQ over 3rdQ sales with $6.8M in sales for 2008 and $1.4M in sales for 2007.

In this new digital age with the world growing more interconnected everyday, serious opportunities present themselves for seasoned telecommunications companies. Elephant Talk Communications, Inc. (OTCBB: ETAK), is a world class telecommunications company providing next generation telecom solutions with state-of-the-art technology in wireless products and services. With a substantial pipeline of acquisitions underway, ETAK is poised for a sharp increase in its revenue base and a breakout year in 2009.

China Display Technolgies (OTCBB: CDYT), the fifth largest backlight unit (BLU) developer and manufacturer in China, recently announced exceptional 3rd Quarter results. Capitalizing on the booming BLU market which encompasses the advanced backlighting units installed into cell phone display screens, camcorders, digital cameras, televisions and numerous other devices, has proven extremely profitable. Comparing 9 months ended Sep 30, 2008 to 2007, CDYT’s sales grew 33% from $20.5M to $27.7M.

Not deterred by market heartaches, WorldWide Energy & Manufacturing USA (OTCBB: WEMU) announced extremely impressive financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008. The seasoned industrial manufacturing firm has channeled its 14 years of manufacturing experience into the booming $23 billion a year solar industry, and the results speak for themselves. Comparing the nine months ended September 30, 2008 to 2007, revenues grew 283% from $8.M to $31.3M while net income rose 163% from $453, 913 to $1.19M. These are serious numbers during any market, let alone today’s.

As the world moves more towards renewable energy and away from fossil fuels, the demand for solar energy is going to rise. Solar companies such as Perfect Energy (OTC BB: PFGY), with their established track record of success in the solar sector, should see steady expansion as the world moves away from its dependence on oil.

RXi Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqCM: RXII) is a discovery-stage biopharmaceutical company that specializes in the development and commercialization of RNA interference (RNAi) based proprietary therapeutics for use in the treatment of various diseases, including Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS), Obesity, Type 2 diabetes and cancer. The Company is looking to expand its therapies to include the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease along with Huntington’s disease.

There was exciting news this week in the International telecommunications sector. Industry leader Elephant Talk Communications, Inc. (OTC BB: ETAK) released news that the company had successfully launched its first Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE) platform. In order to ensure customer up time and performance, ETAK has partnered with T-Mobile in the Netherlands to utilize the telco’s antenna network for its proprietary media distribution platform.

In emerging market news this week, Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. (NasdaqGM: QTWW) recently issued a press release announcing that its German solar photovoltaic partner, Asola, has signed an exclusive agreement to establish a joint venture in Morocco to help support the growing demand for renewable energy in Northern African countries. The agreement is intended to ensure the availability of solar photovoltaic modules. To accomplish their goals, Asola and Moroccan partner, Majdaline Holding, will implement a solar module manufacturing facility in Casablanca. The facility will have an initial solar module production capacity of 30 MW (megawatts of peak power), with a potential to generate revenues in excess of $100 million annually.