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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...]

EDITORIAL: Solid Reasons for Separation of BVU From City

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:50:00 GMT

Oct. 23--Next week, the Bristol Virginia Utilities Board, created as a division of the city, will make the second of two requests to reinvent itself as a separate authority.
The plan has the unanimous support of the BVU board and three members of the City Council.
BVU CEO Wes Rosenbalm and a team of board members and utility officers made their case that a separation from the city is in the best interest of ratepayers -- and taxpayers.

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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

EDITORIAL: Solid Reasons for Separation of BVU From City

EDITORIAL: BVU On Its Own?

BVU In Line For $3 Million Appropriation For Fiber-Optic Expansion

Two Southwest Virginia Companies Announce Expansion Plans

Strong, Silent Type: Ed Harris Discusses His Favorite Westerns, Men With Feelings and 'Appaloosa'

GOOD and USA TODAY Partner to Distribute The GOOD Digest Nationwide

Amazon Releases Results for Quarter Ended September 30, 2008 and Provides Corporate Update

Amazon Stakes Major Brazilian Potash Opportunity

Amazon Makes Senior Management Changes and Announces Further Cost Saving Measures

Amazon Provides Madeira Gold Project Exploration Update

/C O R R E C T I O N from Source -- Amazon Mining Holding Plc/

Amazon Reports Q2 Results and Company Update

Amazon Discontinues Terra Branca Diamond Project

Amazon Elects to Discontinue Exploration at Lavras Gold Project

Amazon Commences Exploration at Madeira Gold Project and Elects to Discontinue Exploration at Tocantins Gold Project

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