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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...]

Arctic Cat snowmobiles recalled

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:16:00 GMT

Arctic Cat snowmobiles recalled[More...]

Daily Mail, London, Market Report Column

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:46:00 GMT

Aug. 25--Hands up anyone who bought Lloyds Banking Group at an all-time low of 25p when investors were running scared in March.
The Black Horse bank, which is now "only" 43 percent owned by the UK taxpayer, has since contributed in a big way to the bank sector's spectacular 62 percent rally since its March low.
After last week's surprising U-turn decision to take Cheltenham & Gloucester off the market, buyers climbed aboard following a report that chief executive Eric Daniels is in talks with Clive Cowdery's Resolution (3p better at 93p) about the possible UKpound 4bn sale of its pensions business Clerical Medical.

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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

Arctic Cat snowmobiles recalled

Daily Mail, London, Market Report Column

6 More Improper Radiation Doses Found at VA Clinic

6 More Improper Radiation Doses Found at VA Clinic

State Banks Told to 'Fast Track' Lending: Defensive Approach Slowing Recovery

More State Bank Lending on Agenda

The Salt Lake Tribune Paul Rolly Column: OPINION: Rolly: After WGA, There's No Place Like Home for Herbert

Once-Reliable Dividends Are Drying Up at a Record Pace: Investors Are Paying for Firms Trying to Stash Away Cash, Though Minnesota Firms Are Faring Better.

Arctic Cat Sees $16.7M 4Q Loss: Company Will Cut 60 More Jobs

Tazewell County PSA Making Push for Baptist Valley Sewer Line

Public Storage Reports Results for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2009

Arctic Cat Reports Fiscal 2010 Second Quarter Results

Arctic Cat to Webcast Fiscal 2010 Second Quarter Conference Call on October 29

StockerYale Sells North American Operations to Coherent

Public Storage Reports Results for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2009

Coherent, Inc. Reports Third Fiscal Quarter Results

Arctic Cat Reports Fiscal 2010 First Quarter Results

Arctic Cat to Webcast Fiscal 2010 First Quarter Conference Call on July 29

Public Storage to Release Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Results and Host Quarterly Conference Call

Coherent, Inc. to Webcast Third Fiscal Quarter 2009 Results

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