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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...]

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...]

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...]

Act now to get money back for energy upgrades

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:46:00 GMT

Nov. 8--Who doesn't like a little cash incentive, especially when those dollars are coming from the federal government?
One of the great things about a tax credit, rather than a tax deduction (what you get when you make charitable donations), is that the credit comes straight off the amount of taxes that is owed.
Since few of us can afford to make all the upgrades and changes on the 11-item-long Energy Star list, we talked with energy industry experts regarding which improvement options can be the most cost-effective and offer the best financial return.

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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

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?

Technology Rises And Buying Facebook

Act now to get money back for energy upgrades

Big Oil's lean look fuels area jobs fear: If cuts remain permanent, glory days may be over

Evening Standard, London, market report column

Coal debated at daylong conference

Gas bills drop by up to 40 percent

Idaho gets grant to help industries save energy: The Obama administration has awarded the state $350,000 for projects by two agricultural businesses.

Coal profits mask lack of US economic activity

Forum at Washington U. Focuses on Energy

Strategist Offers Investing Tips

Rebates eyed for home-heating systems

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

RidgewaterEquity.com Free Fundamental Sector & Market Research on SAH, WR, RTP, YSI, TSO and XOMA

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

RidgewaterEquity.Com Free Fundamental Sector &Amp; Market Research on RRI, PCU, BTU, POR, CHL and TII

PicksThatMove.Com Announces Investment Opinion on DRYS, CERP, NRK, RF and DML

Aurion Amends Terms to Offering, Appoints Director and Officer and Grants Options

Alcoa Strengthens Cash Position and Returns to Profitability in Third Quarter

Enexco Commences Drilling Loomis Gold Property, Nevada

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