SAN DIEGO, Feb. 25, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Sagient Research Systems, a leading publisher of independent research for the financial services and institutional investment communities, today announced the launch of coverage of the natural resources sector by its CatalystTracker research service. CatalystTracker provides investors the most efficient method to track and analyze upcoming volatility events which could immediately change the value of public companies. These volatility events (Catalysts) are constantly added and updated by Sagient's in-house analyst team and presented to clients online in an easy to use, searchable, and customizable platform. The natural resources coverage launch follows the success of the service's comprehensive healthcare sector coverage.
The natural resource sector is one of the most event-driven and volatile sectors in the securities markets. Production starts of new projects, testing results and resource estimates for projects under development and other events can immediately change the fortunes of natural resources companies. CatalystTracker provides the institutional investing and trading communities a way to capitalize on these upcoming events and to manage event risk in their portfolios through its comprehensive, up-to-date, easily searchable central repository of this unique data. CatalystTracker's coverage of the natural resources sector includes companies that are involved in oil, natural gas, alternative/renewable energy, minerals, precious metals and utilities.
There are several large impact catalysts due out before the end of the year which could have a dramatic effect on the long-term and short-term price of the companies' stocks. A sample of such catalysts includes the following:
Company Project Status Catalyst Type Expected Date Range
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FX Energy, Northwest Exploration Prospect - 04/01/08-06/30/08
Inc. Concession Test Results
Natural Gas
Project
Pan Manantial Construction Production - 05/01/08-5/30/08
American Espejo Start
Silver Silver
Corp. Mine
Canadian Horizon Oil Construction Production - 07/01/08-09/30/08
Natural Sands Start
Resources, Project
Inc.
Ormat North Construction Production - 11/1/08-12/31/08
Techno- Brawley Start
logies, Geothermal
Inc. Project
Commenting on the launch of CatalystTracker, Robert F. Kyle, executive vice president of Sagient Research stated, "We launched CatalystTracker with comprehensive coverage of the healthcare sector in the fourth quarter of 2007 and we're very pleased to be launching our second coverage area today. Accurate information on the timing and magnitude of upcoming volatility events is quickly becoming one of the most important portfolio management tools for institutional investors. Before CatalystTracker, there was no comprehensive way to track all of this information in one place and we're excited to be at the vanguard of this new investment research category."
CatalystTracker can be accessed online with a paid subscription via www.CatalystTracker.com.
To arrange for a demonstration of CatalystTracker, please send an inquiry to CatalystSubscribe@sagientresearch.com.
About Sagient Research Systems
Sagient Research Systems is a publisher of independent research. We develop, produce, and sell proprietary research products to mutual funds, hedge funds, and investment banks. Our business strategy is to continue to leverage our development, technology, and marketing expertise to solidify our position as a leading provider of independent research to the financial services and institutional investment communities. In September 2007, Sagient Research was named to the inaugural Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies. For more information, please visit the Sagient Research Systems website at www.sagientresearch.com.