Sep 14, 2006 (financialwire.net via COMTEX News Network) --

September 14, 2006 (FinancialWire) Kodiak Energy Inc (OTCBB: KDKN) gained 25.93% Wednesday on volume of 50,200, which was higher than its average 43,356, to end the day at $1.70.

Kodiak Energy is covered by Investrend Research affiliate SISM Research's analyst, Ernest C. Schlotter, a senior securities analyst covering energy stocks with SISM, and a four star analyst for EPS accuracy, according to StarMine.

On May 11, 2006, Schlotter issued a "Speculative Buy/4" Rating, with a 12-month target of $4.00.

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