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What are your thoughts on LeoNovus? Thank you.

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LeoNovus, $0.12, symbol LTV on Toronto (Shares outstanding: 41.9 million; Market cap: $5.0 million; www.leonovus.com), is developing software that will let consumers browse the Internet through their high-definition televisions (HDTVs). LeoNovus hasn’t reported any significant sales, it continues to lose money and its cash flow is negative. It raised $3 million by issuing new shares at $0.15 each in February. That will give it the funds it needs to continue developing its software for a year or more—although share issues at such low prices are highly dilutive to existing shareholders. The company operates in a highly competitive business, and it will be have a hard time winning out over major competitors. What’s more, it’s uncertain if enough consumers will want to access the Internet on their HDTVs to make this technology viable. Right now, the trend is more toward accessing the Internet through mobile devices like tablet computers and smartphones. We don’t recommend LeoNovus. LeoNovus…