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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...]

Mixed Close as Dow Edges Lower

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:26:21 GMT

The indices ended mixed at the end – but it was a pretty interesting day. There was a lot of back and forth vacillation and volatility in the morning, but they failed to break them down below 1660 NDX and 1035 SPX.[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...]

Krawczyk Honored By Energy Group

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:47:00 GMT

Oct. 31--BENNINGTON -- State Rep. Joseph L. Krawczyk Jr. was honored Thursday by a renewable energy advocacy group for his work on recent legislation.
Renewable Energy Vermont presented Krawczyk, R-Bennington, with the Renewable Energy Champion Award, given annually "to individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership and commitment to advancing renewable energy initiatives to better Vermont's overall energy, environmental, and economic well-being."
"This year, Rep. Krawczyk was a legislative champion and led the Vermont Legislature in the first-of-its-kind policy," said Lawrence Mott, chairman of REV's board of directors.

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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?

Mixed Close as Dow Edges Lower

Technology Rises And Buying Facebook

Buffett Gets His Cheque Book Out

Krawczyk Honored By Energy Group

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Form 4 BioScrip, Inc. For: Nov 02 Filed by: FRIEDMAN RICHARD H (10K)

Form 4 Snodgrass William R For: Nov 02 (10K)

Form 3 Santagati Richard For: Oct 28 (10K)

Form 4 HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC For: Oct 20 Filed by: MORCH OTTO C (10K)

Form 4 HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC For: Oct 20 Filed by: MONETTA DOMINIC J (10K)

Form 4 HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC For: Oct 20 Filed by: ABBATECOLA VINCENT P (10K)

Form 4 HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES INC For: Oct 02 Filed by: MORCH OTTO C (10K)

Form 3 VERENIUM CORP For: Oct 06 Filed by: MARXE AUSTIN W & GREENHOUSE DAVID M (10K)

Form 4 BioScrip, Inc. For: Oct 14 Filed by: FRIEDMAN RICHARD H (10K)

Form 4 GILKEY HAROLD B For: Oct 12 (10K)