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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...]

Dividend Stocks: A Disciplined Approach

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:27:07 GMT

Those that have read this space for any period of time are well aware of my enthusiasm for using dividend growth stocks as a vehicle for building long-term wealth and income.[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...]

News & Notes

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:51:00 GMT

TEP parent UniSource has solid 3rd quarter
Hot summer weather, cost controls and lower expenses for fuel and purchased power helped Tucson-based UniSource Energy Corp. swing to profit in the third quarter.
UniSource, parent of Tucson Electric Power Co., on Wednesday reported net income of $58 million, or $1.45 per share, for the third quarter of 2009.

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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

Dividend Stocks: A Disciplined Approach

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

News & Notes

Earnings reports to give picture of job market

Earnings reports to give picture of job market

Earnings reports to give picture of job market

Corinthian Colleges sees continuing student growth

Corinthian Colleges posts profit as students grow

Kkr Move Sign of Coming Thaw in Ipo Market

Analyst Picks and Pans: Apollo Group, MSC Industrial Direct

Stocks End Quarter on a Down Note

AIG, Continental, Apollo Group are big movers

Strayer Education, Inc. Reports Record Third Quarter 2009 Revenues and Earnings; and Record Fall Term 2009 Enrollments

Social Networking Sites Account for More Than 20 Percent of All U.S. Online Display Ad Impressions, According to comScore Ad Metrix ; MySpace and Facebook Each Represent Nearly 10 Percent of Total U.S. Online Display Ads Delivered

Social Networking Sites Account for More Than 20 Percent of All U.S. Online Display Ad Impressions, According to comScore Ad Metrix

Fear and Laboring in California: ; Statewide Labor Day Survey Says 51% of Workers Are Working Harder; 53% Have Less Job Security Since Recession Began

Corinthian Colleges Reports Fourth Quarter & Fiscal Year 2009 Results

Corinthian Colleges to Announce Fiscal 2009 Results

Apollo Global Completes Acquisition of UK-Based BPP Holdings plc

Strayer Education, Inc. Reports Record Second Quarter 2009 Revenues and Earnings; and Record Summer Term 2009 Enrollments

Strayer Education, Inc. Schedules Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call

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