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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...]

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...]

Five Ways To Ride The Commodities Bull

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:21:07 GMT

Commodity prices have faltered in the last couple of weeks, and much of the “smart money” is saying the boom is over. Don’t believe it.[More...]

Is the recession over? And what's the outlook for 2010?

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:49:00 GMT

Nov. 8--After a rocky year, the economy finally seems to be on the rebound.
Robert Cuomo, dean of Merrimack College's Girard School of Business and International Commerce, will attempt to answer those questions in the latest installment of the "Weathering the Storm Part 2: 'Has the Rain Stopped?'"
Following Cuomo's talk, those in attendance will hear from Michael Barretti, director of executive education for Suffolk University's Sawyer Business School.

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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

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

Five Ways To Ride The Commodities Bull

Is the recession over? And what's the outlook for 2010?

UPI NewsTrack Quirks in the News

Trivial Pursuit launches gender challenge

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

Artist's Mannequin Awaits Permission to Startle People

Tuesday's Ballot Includes 11 Constitutional Amendments

On the Call: Barrick Gold CEO Aaron Regent

One Finalist for R.I. Economic Development Head Identified

UPI NewsTrack Quirks in the News

Young Norwegian takes Monopoly title

Canarc Arranges CA$40,000 in Private Placement Financing

CDC Software Expects to Exceed Wall Street Consensus Estimates for Third Quarter GAAP Net Income By 33 Percent and Adjusted EBITDA By 15 Percent

Golden Spirit Enters the Gold Mining Sector

Barrick Gold Announces Dividend

Andina Initiates Exploration on Acquired Barrick Property and 2009/2010 Field Season; Files NI 43-101 Report for 2009 Resource Update

CDC Software Signs Binding Term Sheet to Acquire a Provider of SaaS Supply Chain Solutions

Victoria Intersects Wide Gold Zone at Santa Fe of 309m Grading 2.25 G/T

CDC Software Signs Binding Term Sheet to Acquire a Provider of SaaS CRM Solutions for the Not-for-Profit Market

Hasbro Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

Barrick Completes Sale of $1.25 Billion of Debt Securities

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