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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...]

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

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

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

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

Rebates eyed for home-heating systems

Earnings roundup: Estee Lauder, YRC Worldwide

Group Presents Plan for Heating Plant

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

The Eastern Company Reports Results for the Third Quarter and Nine Months of 2009

StockPreacher.Com Issues Cautious Trading Outlook for International Coal Group

Management Energy Engages Energy Dimensions for Strategic Development of Its Business Plan

Arch Coal Foundation Continues Support of Teacher Recognition Programs in 2009-2010 School Year

Arch Coal Amends and Extends Secured Revolving Credit Facility

Peabody Energy Aligns Global Coal Sales and Trading Groups As Part of Expanded Access to High-Growth Asian Markets

Arch Coal Receives Antitrust Clearance from the FTC Regarding the Jacobs Ranch Transaction

Kayne Anderson Energy Total Return Fund, Inc. Provides Unaudited Balance Sheet Information and Announces Its Net Asset Value and Asset Coverage Ratio at July 31, 2009

Form 4 KARN ROBERT B III For: Nov 03 (10K)

Form 4 Drexler John T. For: Nov 04 (10K)

Form 4 SULLIVAN JOHN L III For: Oct 30 (10K)

Form 4 BOYCE GREGORY H For: Oct 01 (10K)

Form 4 SULLIVAN JOHN L III For: Sep 25 (10K)

Form 4 HENRY CHARLES W For: Sep 23 (10K)

Form 4 Warnecke David N For: Sep 15 (10K)

Form 4 Drexler John T. For: Sep 15 (10K)

Form 4 BESTEN C HENRY JR For: Sep 15 (10K)

Form 4 SULLIVAN JOHN L III For: Sep 16 (10K)