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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...]

Stocks post modest gains as job losses slow

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:01:00 GMT

NEW YORK - Stocks ended modestly higher in light trading as investors found some positives for the market in a surprisingly weak jobs report.
The Labor Department's report Friday that unemployment has risen above 10 percent for the first time since 1983 isn't welcome news but it did reassure investors that the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates lower.
NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks zigzagged in light trading Friday as investors found some positives for the market in a surprisingly weak jobs report.

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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

Stocks post modest gains as job losses slow

Oct. Shop Lift - Retailers See 2.2% Increase

Stocks zigzag as dollar slides on jobs report

Business events scheduled for the coming week

October sales offer relief to merchants

Penney says store sales fell 4.5 percent, raises 3Q earnings forecast

October sales offer relief to merchants

October sales offer relief to merchants

Hiring for the Holidays: Forecasts for Seasonal Employment Nationwide Have Been Dire, but Several Area Retailers Are Already Beefing Up Their Work Forces As People Get Ready to Shop.

PA Downtown Project to Support Small Business Ventures

Business Wire Retail Report on October 2009 Retail Sales Figures

Business Wire Retail Report on September 2009 Retail Sales Figures

Ridgewood Energy Appoints Joe Morris As Vice President, Exploration

Fitch Downgrades Apache's IDR to 'A-' on Higher Debt Levels; Outlook Stable

Business Wire Retail Report on August 2009 Retail Sales Figures

JCPenney Reports August Sales in Line With Management Guidance

New Study Identifies "Recession Shoppers" Hunt for Value

Sharon Energy Ltd. Announces Results for the First Quarter Ended June 30, 2009

Tefron Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results

It's All Coming Out in the (Granite) Wash, NGI Reports

Form 4 PRICE FLOYD R For: Oct 31 (10K)

Form 4 APACHE CORP For: Oct 19 Filed by: PITMAN CHARLES J (10K)

Form 4 BOHEN FREDERICK M For: Oct 16 (10K)

Form 4 FARRIS G STEVEN For: Mar 17 (10K)

Form 4 PEPER CHERI L For: Oct 09 (10K)

Form 4/A FARRIS G STEVEN For: Jun 25 (10K)

Form 4 MCARDLE JANINE J For: Oct 08 (10K)

Form 4 PRICE FLOYD R For: Oct 06 (10K)

Form 4 BAHORICH MICHAEL S For: Oct 06 (10K)

Form 4 PLANK ROGER B For: Sep 28 (10K)