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Bench Mark Journal: BenchmarkJournal.com Sector Analysis for JRJC(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) RDATE:16052008 LONDON- Benchmark Journal brings independent company and sector research together, utilizing top financial advisors and investment tactics to provide you with a clear picture of investment opportunities. Once you register as a free member to www.benchmarkjournal.com, you will be granted full access to our site, including sector analysis and company analysis. Our company profiles will be at your fingertips, presented in a clearly laid out format that allows you to easily comprehend the dynamics of our featured companies. Our analysts have selected the following company, China Finance Online (Nasdaq: JRJC), for review as it has noteworthy corporate development and have potential for growth. This Friday, during the early hours of trading, China Finance Online was up 16.83 percent with a volume over 1,900,000 This Friday, May 16th, 2008, China Finance Online, a leading Chinese online financial information, data and analytics provider, updated its guidance for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. In the first quarter of 2008, Chinese stock market experienced the most significant quarterly decline in the past 15 years, with Shanghai Stock Exchange Composite Index down 34%. Despite the sharp decline in the stock market and the sizable seasonality impact of the Chinese New Year in February, the Company's core subscription services still achieved solid growth, primarily due to continued growth in the Company's registered user accounts and paying subscribers, and further enhancement of its telemarketing and product development capabilities. As a result, the Company now expects net revenues for the first quarter of 2008 to be in the range of US$10.5 to US$10.8 million, up from previous guidance range of US$10.0 to US$10.5 million, representing an increase of 163% to 170% year-over-year and 18% to 22% quarter-over-quarter. China Finance Online also raises its guidance on adjusted earnings to the range of US$4.5 to US$5.0 million for the first quarter of 2008, up 285% to 328% year-over-year and 24% to 38% quarter-over-quarter, compared to previous guidance of US$3.7 to US$ 4.0 million. Adjusted earnings is a non-GAAP measure that represents net income excluding share-based compensation expenses. The presentation of this non-GAAP measure is not intended to be considered in isolation or as substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. To view our research, sign up to www.benchmarkjournal.com now. 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