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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...]

Toyota Joins Ford And Swings To A Surprise Profit

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:23:49 GMT

“This seems to be the quarter when automakers are turning in a better than expected numbers. As with many other automakers, here is what Toyota had today, a surprise profit in its quarterly earnings released early this morning, mid morning in Japan, a profit of $242 million that’s down 84% from the quarter a year ago. Sales, $50 billion, down 24%.[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...]

Auto Sales Stabilize In October

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:56:11 GMT

“…And GM really making real progress with the SUV’s. I mean, I have got to tell you, they have really come alive in that segment, they now lead Ford in that segment. Other winners just looking at everybody, not just GM, Cadillac is up. Ford Taurus sales up 41%. That’s a winner for Ford now and Mulally. The only Chrysler Model to be up month over month, 2008 to 2009 in October was the Dodge Caravan, sales of the Caravan were up 8%. All in all, guys, pretty good news for the auto sector this October.” — Fox Business Network 11/3/2009[More...]

Shuttered factories pose big challenges for communities

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:46:00 GMT

Nov. 8--After the wood chippers go still and the boilers cool, the International Paper mill outside of Franklin will join a growing list of closed local factories.
Nearly 4 million square feet of factory space across the region is dormant or scheduled to close, not including International Paper's plant, which will add hundreds of thousands of square feet to the market when it closes next spring.
In Norfolk, Ford Motor Co.'s 2.6 million-

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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

Toyota Joins Ford And Swings To A Surprise Profit

Your Kind of Day?

The Dollar-Proof Portfolio

What Investors Should Look for In Today’s Fed Statement

Are Discount Brokers Shares Worth Owning?

Auto Sales Stabilize In October

Shuttered factories pose big challenges for communities

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