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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...]

Holiday job search is unlikely to be jolly

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:49:00 GMT

Nov. 8--Sarah McCann has a tough choice to make.
Ohio's rate for September, the most recent data available, stood at 10.1 percent, with 594,000 people unemployed.
Add to that the number of people who seek seasonal employment to supplement their income or to pay for holiday purchases, and the job hunt has become much more competitive, according to Challenger Gray & Christmas, a Chicago-based employment-consulting firm.

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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

Holiday job search is unlikely to be jolly

PGA announces 2010 tour schedule

HEALTH: Southern Researchers Fill Gap on Neglected Diseases

With Unique Insight into Economy, BNSF Sees End to Slide but Bumpy Road Ahead

EDITORIAL: A New Model

Local Equities Break Seven-Month Winning Streak

Regional Economy Shows a Slight Growth Upturn

Sales Rebound on Christmas Wish List: Local Merchants Cautious About Holiday Hiring Until Economy Turns Around

Dell is on Task Force: Group Will Work to Find Suitable Tenant for Plant

SurveyMemphis / Economic Pessimism Lingers -- Business Survey Notes Recovery Still Distant, Jobless Rate Still High

Switch and Data Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial and Operating Results

PC Mall to Release Q3 2009 Results November 3, 2009

Equinix Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

Day-Timer Improves Its System and Personnel Productivity With Migration, Modernization Tools From Alchemy Solutions

IQPC's Corporate Energy Management Summit to Feature Experts From, EMC, the EPA, and the DOE

Element 21 Ranked #1 As the Fastest Growing Company By PROFIT MAGAZINE W100 -- Canada's Preeminent Small and Midsize Business Publication

10 Million Taxpayers Face Oct. 15 Extension Deadline

Equinix Developing First Carrier-Neutral Ethernet Exchange Solutions; Selects Alcatel-Lucent Service Router Technology

NYSE Euronext to Join CRO Association Board of Governors, First International Stock Exchange to Endorse Corporate Responsibility Standard-Bearing Community

Healthcare Veteran Paul Kacik Joins McGladrey Capital Markets As Managing Director

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Form 4 FEDEX CORP For: Oct 15 Filed by: WALSH PAUL S (10K)

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