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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...]

Lockheed Martin Passes Important Missile Test

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:39:05 GMT

On Thursday, the media got word from the U.S. Air Force of successful testing of Lockheed Martin’s (LMT) new and improved long range missiles. The successful testing, in which 15 out of 16 missiles got the desired result, should clear the way for up to $4.4 billion in contracts through 2023 after a Pentagon review of the program in December.[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...]

Sanford's stubborn recklessness

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:47:00 GMT

Nov. 8--We were staring into an economic abyss.
Wall Street was teetering; trillions of dollars of 401(k) value vanished.
Using a variety of tools, including the $700 billion TARP implemented under the Bush administration and the $787 billion stimulus plan under the Obama administration, the government stopped the bleeding.

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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?

Lockheed Martin Passes Important Missile Test

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

Sanford's stubborn recklessness

Strike: A risk worth taking?: Experts said SEPTA workers had little to lose because they could not easily be replaced.

SCANA sets stage for boom: New campus likely to spur surrounding development

Part falls from plane; no injuries

Evening Standard, London, market report column

Aussie state to get new firefighting jet

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Microsoft's job cuts 'complete' -- for now

State economy destined to grow: Business newsletter editor predicts better performance next year, but risks remain

Apple's partner sells 5,000 iPhones in China debut

NYFIX Reports Third Quarter Results; Order Routing Channels Exceed 10,000 Milestone

LMI Aerospace Announces Results for the Third Quarter of 2009; Reaffirms 2009 and 2010 Guidance

Blue Vista Enters into Letter of Intent

Skyworks Posts 19 Percent Top Line and 50 Percent Bottom Line Sequential Growth in Q4 FY09

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WildPackets Unveils New Voice Features for OmniPeek

WildPackets' OmniPeek and OmniEngine Now Rated "Avaya Compliant"

Albany International Reports Improved Profitability and Cash Flow As Restructuring Winds Down

Northstar Electronics, Inc. (NEIK) CEO Provides Update and Future View

Ducommun Incorporated Reports Results for the Third Quarter and Year-to-Date Ended October 3, 2009

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Form 4 NYSE Euronext For: Dec 11 Filed by: MCNULTY JAMES J (10K)

Form 4 BOEING CO For: Nov 05 Filed by: BRYSON JOHN E (10K)

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Form 4 BOEING CO For: Oct 25 Filed by: BELL JAMES A (10K)

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Form 4 BOEING CO For: Sep 14 Filed by: CAVE MICHAEL J (10K)

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