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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...]

King Beats, But Earnings Down

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:08:54 GMT

King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (KG) reported third quarter earnings of 29 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2 cents. Despite revenues increasing 19.3% from the year-ago period, earnings declined 25.6% from the year-ago quarter mainly due to higher operating expenses.[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...]

Dow Corning buys stake in Alloy plant: One of world's largest silicon metal plants is centerpiece of new deal

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:46:00 GMT

Nov. 6--Dow Corning Corp. announced it has acquired a 49 percent stake in the silicon plant at Alloy, Fayette County.
In addition, Dow Corning said it has purchased 100 percent of a silicon metal manufacturer in Brazil.
The 49 percent stake in the Alloy plant and the Brazilian manufacturer were acquired from Globe Specialty Metals.

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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

King Beats, But Earnings Down

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

Dow Corning buys stake in Alloy plant: One of world's largest silicon metal plants is centerpiece of new deal

Dow Corning buys stake in Alloy plant: One of world's largest silicon metal plants is centerpiece of new deal

Health insurers weather storms heading into 2010

Cardinal Health posts 1Q loss on spinoff expenses

Tech group looking backward on efficiency rules

Coal profits mask lack of US economic activity

San Jose Mercury News, Calif., Troy Wolverton Column: Tech Group Looking Backward on Efficiency Rules

San Jose Mercury News, Calif., Troy Wolverton Column: Tech Group Looking Backward on Efficiency Rules

Motorola, Alcoa, Procter & Gamble are big movers

Aetna says 3Q profit grows, cost controls improve

Globe Specialty Metals Closes Two Major Transactions With Dow Corning

Aetna Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

Corning's Taichung LCD Glass Production Disrupted

InEnTec LLC Named As a Finalist in the Platts Global Energy Awards

Corning Incorporated Board Approves Plan for Annual Election of Directors and Adopts Majority Voting Policy

America's Growth Capital Hires Tim Harned As Partner in Investment Banking Group

SPDR ® ETF Family Announces Impact of Receiving Settlement Payments

Belle Ayr and Eagle Butte Mines Recognized for Safety Performance

Corning Incorporated and Geron Corporation Showcase New Synthetic Surface Matrices to Enhance Stem Cell Growth

CareFusion Corporation Rings NYSE Opening Bell to Commemorate Recent Spinoff

Form 4 Roberts James F For: Nov 06 (10K)

Form 4 Hatton Vincent P For: Nov 06 (10K)

Form 4 McRae Lawrence D For: Nov 04 (10K)

Form 4 Roberts James F For: Nov 02 (10K)

Form 4 Quillen Michael J For: Nov 02 (10K)

Form 4 SCHNEIDER PAMELA C For: Oct 29 (10K)

Form 4 Alpha Natural Resources, For: Oct 20 Filed by: MCMILLION RANDY L (10K)

Form 4 Alpha Natural Resources, For: Oct 20 Filed by: Neely Eddie W (10K)

Form 4 CARDINAL HEALTH INC For: Oct 15 Filed by: Blake Mark R (10K)

Form 3 CARDINAL HEALTH INC For: Oct 15 Filed by: Blake Mark R (10K)