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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...]

Bank of America Bearish Option Position Closed - Shares Rally

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:13:17 GMT

One investor banked profits today by unraveling a massive bearish credit spread established back on October 28, 2009. The trader’s decision to take profits ahead of expiration could be a bullish sign for BAC.[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...]

Fuel Your Portfolio With BHP Billiton (NYSE: BHP): The Best-Run Commodities Company In The World

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:56:31 GMT

Some companies just stand out – both in their own sectors and in the larger market. Australian firm BHP Billiton (NYSE: BHP) is one of them. As the largest and most diversified commodities producer in the world, BHP has leading positions in most key, low-cost, metal and mineral deposits in the world.[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...]

Wall Street Ends Mostly Higher, Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) Slides

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:23:20 GMT

US stocks mostly higher on Tuesday as news of corporate dealmaking boosted investors' hopes for a recovery in the economy.[More...]

Evening Standard, London, market report column

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:45:00 GMT

Nov. 6--Stock market investors were doing their best to look on the bright side today after the combined losses from Royal Bank of Scotland and British Airways reached £1.79 billion during the first six months of the year.
BA responded with a rise of 9p at 195 1/2p -- making it the best blue chip performer -- while Royal Bank of Scotland, which this week was promised a further £33.5 billion of taxpayers' money, put on 0.4p at 35.6p.
Citigroup sees a brighter future for Lloyds Banking Group, 1/2p better at 83 1/2p, now that the Government has given the UK's biggest mortgage lender the go-ahead to raise £21 billion of new capital.

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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

Bank of America Bearish Option Position Closed - Shares Rally

Your Kind of Day?

The Dollar-Proof Portfolio

Fuel Your Portfolio With BHP Billiton (NYSE: BHP): The Best-Run Commodities Company In The World

What Investors Should Look for In Today’s Fed Statement

Are Discount Brokers Shares Worth Owning?

Wall Street Ends Mostly Higher, Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) Slides

Evening Standard, London, market report column

Archer Daniels Midland Q1 net earnings down 53%

Apple's partner sells 5,000 iPhones in China debut

New Gold Announces a 16% Increase in Production, 17% Decrease in Cash Cost in the Third Quarter 2009 and Enhanced Value for its El Morro Project

Archer Daniels Midland profit falls on weak demand

Archer Daniels Midland profit falls on weak demand

Strategist Offers Investing Tips

Archer Daniels Midland profit falls on weak demand

iPhone comes to China without key feature

On the Call: Barrick Gold CEO Aaron Regent

Blue Vista Enters into Letter of Intent

GLG Partners Reports Q3 2009 Earnings

St. Elias Mines Ltd.: Strawberry Flats Gold Project, British Columbia

Archer Daniels Midland Company Reports First Quarter Earnings of $ .77 Per Share

Canarc Arranges CA$40,000 in Private Placement Financing

Golden Spirit Enters the Gold Mining Sector

Greenock to Acquire Gold Properties in Nevada

Paladin Energy Ltd: Quarterly Activities Report for Period Ending-30 September 2009

PicksThatMove.Com Announces Investment Opinion on UUU, AAA, RFMD, SUNV and XDSL

Barrick Gold Announces Dividend

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