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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...]

Manulife Financial Corporation Reports Third Quarter Results

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:47:00 GMT

TORONTO, Nov. 5 /CNW/ - Manulife Financial Corporation ("MFC") today reported a net loss attributed to shareholders of $172 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009, compared to net income of $510 million in the third quarter of 2008.
Current quarter results reflect equity market increases offset by lower corporate bond rates and changes in actuarial assumptions.
The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company ("MLI") reported a Minimum Continuing Capital and Surplus Requirements ("MCCSR") ratio of 229 per cent as at September 30, 2009, up from 193 per cent last year.

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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

Manulife Financial Corporation Reports Third Quarter Results

Verizon Business Wins Nissan North America Contract

Listed Developers Post Record Presales

Manulife Financial to Release Third Quarter Financial Results

Big Developers Thriving

Manulife Financial Acquires Pottruff & Smith Travel Insurance Brokers

LTF and RMF Inflows Brisk

Manulife Investor Sentiment Index Gains for Third Straight Quarter

Funds Stabilise As 'Vanished' Cash Returns

Manulife Financial's Canadian Division Captures 12 Awards in International Competition

Laboratory Corporation of America® Holdings Announces 2009 Third Quarter Results

La Financiere Manuvie obtient le Prix Or de l'Institut national de la qualite

Manulife Financial receives gold Quality award from National Quality Institute

John Hancock Investors Trust Declares Quarterly Distribution

John Hancock Income Securities Trust Declares Quarterly Distribution

Roy Jacobs & Associates Announces That Purchasers of Manulife Financial Corporation Securities Have Only Two Weeks Left to File for Lead Plaintiff -- MFC

John Hancock Announces Launch of the John Hancock Technical Opportunities Fund

Form 4 BERNSTEIN KENNETH F For: Oct 28 (10K)

Form 4 LANE WENDY E For: Sep 08 (10K)

Form 4 LANE WENDY E For: Sep 02 (10K)

Form 4 HARDISON DON M For: Aug 17 (10K)

Form 4 BRAUN JOEL L For: Aug 07 (10K)

Form 4 NAPOLITANO JOSEPH For: Aug 06 (10K)

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Form 4 WIELANSKY LEE S For: May 28 (10K)

Form 4 LABORATORY CORP OF AMERI For: May 16 Filed by: BELINGARD JEAN-LUC (10K)