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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...]

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...]

Counterintuitive Accounting: Ambac Edition

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:14:19 GMT

Earlier today, Ambac Financial Group (a big bond insurer) reported that it earned more than $2 billion in the third quarter, or $7.58 per share. As reported over at Marketwatch, these must be among the lowest quality earnings in accounting history:[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...]

Buffett Gets His Cheque Book Out

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:17:34 GMT

Given the slew of positive economic data Monday you might have been forgiven for expecting a decent rebound in risk assets. There was a rebound of sorts in early New York trading, with the Dow up close to 150 points at one stage.[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

Your Kind of Day?

The Dollar-Proof Portfolio

Counterintuitive Accounting: Ambac Edition

What Investors Should Look for In Today’s Fed Statement

Are Discount Brokers Shares Worth Owning?

Technology Rises And Buying Facebook

Buffett Gets His Cheque Book Out

Business events scheduled for the coming week

Linde, Waste Management commission landfill-to-LNG facility in California

Springdale residents may pay less for garbage collection

Chase makes takeover official: Lender replaces signs, systems at former Washington Mutual branches

Linde and Waste Management Commission World's Largest Landfill to Liquefied Natural Gas Facility

Biggest Inland Banks, Wary of Lawmakers' Scrutiny, Are Making Overdraft Policies Friendlier

Recession Officially Ends, With Trepidation

Newcomers to Give Florida Banks a Run for the Money: New Bank Names Are Popping Up Around South Florida. As the Strong Replace the Weak and the Economy Stabilizes, the Changes Should Help Ease the Credit Crunch.

Waste Management 3rd-quarter profit sinks

Waste Management 3rd-quarter profit sinks

PicksThatMove.com Announces Investment Opinion on Ambac Financial Group Inc., Xerox Corporation, Kinross Gold Corporation, American Lithium Minerals Inc. and NovaGold Resources

Magic Software Reports Results for the Third Quarter of 2009; Company Maintaining Profitability Despite Challenging Economic Conditions

PicksThatMove.com Announces Investment Opinion Huntington Bancshares Inc., Goldcorp, CEL-SCI Corporation, Viking Systems, Inc., Yamana Gold Inc.

MBIA Inc. Investor Conference Call to Discuss Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results Scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, at 8:00 A.M. Eastern Time

MZF Announces Annual Shareholder Meeting and Appointment of New Trustee

Waste Management Announces Diluted Earnings Per Share of $0.56 for the 2009 Third Quarter

Washington Trust Announces Third Quarter 2009 Earnings

Canadian Clean Energy Industry Gets a Boost

Magic Software Wins Deal to Provide RIA Platform and SAP R/3 Integration Solution for Leading European Sauna and Spa Company KLAFS ; Deal Signed to Provide uniPaaS RIA Application Platform and iBOLT Business Integration Suite for German Manufacturer of Saunas, Spas and Wellness Installations

Five Star Bank Appoints Karl Krebs As Executive Vice President and CFO

Form 4 BENHASE DANIEL B For: Nov 05 (10K)

Form 4 ROBERTSON WILLIAM R For: Nov 03 (10K)

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Form 4 STEINOUR STEPHEN D For: Nov 03 (10K)

Form 4 Neumeyer Daniel J. For: Nov 02 (10K)

Form 4 Aardsma David A For: Oct 29 (10K)

Form 4 HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES For: Oct 26 Filed by: PORTEOUS DAVID L (10K)

Form 4 HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES For: Oct 26 Filed by: MASTROIANNNI GERARD P (10K)

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