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Biostar Raises $3.6 Million

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:26:18 GMT

Biostar Pharmaceuticals has completed a private placement that raised $3.6 million in new capital. Biostar will use the proceeds to complete its new raw materials processing facility. By taking its raw material production in house, Biostar will lower costs and ensure its product quality. Biostar plans to sell excess raw materials to other pharmaceutical companies in the Shaanxi province.[More...]

Bulls Back On Track?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:21:18 GMT

Good morning. With chants of "Dow 10K… Dow 10K" once again rising from the streets at the corner of Broad and Wall yesterday, it is easy to believe that the bulls are back on track and that we'll soon be looking at new highs for the stock market. And when reviewing the data inputs to yesterday's 204 point romp, it is also easy to don the Dow10K hat once again and join in on the celebration.[More...]

Ford's Main Problem: The UAW's Crippling Job Classifications And Work Rules

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:52:50 GMT

Ford's 2,215 page 2007 master contract with the UAW 1941 UAW-Ford contract[More...]

Wall Street Surges On Strong Economic Data, Boeing (NYSE: BA) Rallies

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:29:19 GMT

US stocks rallied on Thursday as upbeat economic data and better-than-expected revenue forecast from Cisco bolstered investor confidence.[More...]

Your Kind of Day?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:06:48 GMT

As a rule, I try not to read too terribly much into a "Fed Day" as there is usually a big batch of volatility that may or may not mean much of anything come the dawn of the next day. Maybe, it's just me. Or maybe there are others that find themselves inclined to simply stand aside and watch the nuttiness from the sidelines on "Fed Days." But in any event, the volatility after a Fed announcement, while fun to watch, may not be telling as to what to expect in the future.[More...]

The Dollar-Proof Portfolio

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:31:14 GMT

Don't put off this important piece of the financial-planning process.[More...]

US Market Key Risers and Fallers

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:13:33 GMT

US Market Key Risers and Fallers for Tuesday 3rd November S&P 500 - Risers Black Decker Corp. (BDK) $62.00 +30.97% Burlingtn N Sante Fe (BNI) $97.00 +27.51% American International Group Inc. (AIG) $39.22 +14.31% Stanley Works The (SWK) $49.69 +10.06% GANNETT CO INC (GCI) $10.54 +7.99% Union Pacific Corp. (UNP) $59.41 +7.90% S&P 500 - Fallers Novellus Systems Inc. (NVLS) $19.65 -5.42% Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) $45.06 -4.37% Kla-Tencor Corp. ! (KLAC) $31.51 -4.10% Sandisk Corp. (SNDK) $20.04 -3.95% Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) $11.89 -3.31% Rockwell Collins Inc. (COL) $49.24 -3.03% Dow Jones I.A - Risers Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) $56.46 +1.75% Alcoa Inc.[More...]

What Investors Should Look for In Today’s Fed Statement

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:04:24 GMT

In its continuing efforts to nurture the fragile economic recovery, the U.S. Federal Reserve is widely expected to leave interest rates at record lows when it concludes its meeting today (Wednesday).[More...]

Are Discount Brokers Shares Worth Owning?

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:28:03 GMT

The third quarter was a favorable one for the longs. Except for a few short-lived, minor pullbacks stock prices moved higher through the quarter. Stock price volatility declined, takeover activity rose, and risk appetite improved to help the S&P gain 15%.[More...]

Technology Rises And Buying Facebook

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:54:11 GMT

Technology stocks have done well this year. The Technology Select Sector SPDR (XLK) bottomed out in March and by late October was up more than 60%. Tech has performed better than any other sector year-to-date – up 33.7% as of Friday’s close.[More...]

Business events scheduled for the coming week

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:48:00 GMT

NEW YORK - Deadline for submitting a revised agreement in the battle over Google Inc.'s effort to get digital rights to millions of out-of-print books.
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - Electronic Arts Inc. releases second-quarter financial results.
LOS ANGELES - Live Nation Inc. releases third-quarter financial results.

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Biostar Raises $3.6 Million

Bulls Back On Track?

Ford's Main Problem: The UAW's Crippling Job Classifications And Work Rules

Wall Street Surges On Strong Economic Data, Boeing (NYSE: BA) Rallies

Your Kind of Day?

The Dollar-Proof Portfolio

US Market Key Risers and Fallers

What Investors Should Look for In Today’s Fed Statement

Are Discount Brokers Shares Worth Owning?

Technology Rises And Buying Facebook

Business events scheduled for the coming week

Federal funding will help Voith resume multi-million dollar project

Federal funding will help Voith resume multi-million dollar project

Alcoa is Seeking $500M in Lawsuit

Motorola, Alcoa, Procter & Gamble are big movers

Manufacturing Sector Remains Important to Pittsburgh Region

AMR Posts $359 Million Loss Amid Drop in Business Traffic

Chamber Divided on Climate Change

Dollar falls to annual low against the euro

Oil, Fuel Prices Bounce Up

Alcoa Strengthens Cash Position and Returns to Profitability in Third Quarter

KB Home Declares Fourth Quarter 2009 Dividend

Alcoa Recognized for Recruiting and Retaining Diverse Workforce

Ahead of the Bell: China Armco Metals - September 29, 2009

KB Home Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Breaking Market News: China Direct Industries -- September 8, 2009

KB Home Announces Final Results of Its Tender Offer for Its 6 3/8% Senior Notes Due 2011

Stock in Focus: China Armco Metals -- August 18, 2009

BenchmarkJournal.Com Free Analyst Review for ANF, HNT, LCC, DPS, CNX and KBH

Alcoa Completes Deal to Acquire Bauxite and Alumina Interests in Suriname

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