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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...]

Kuna landowners protest $27 million sewer plant bill: When developers lost interest and spoiled chances for million-dollar deals, residents said the city should share the tab.

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:47:00 GMT

Nov. 8--Don Johnson's family has been farming in Kuna since 1943.
Now 72, Johnson is worried about losing his 124-acre farm because he joined the city's local improvement district in 2006 to help the city expand its sewer capacity and promote economic growth.
Property owners who pledged their land to secure the $27 million the city used to build a wastewater treatment plant with a capacity of 13,000 sewer hookups now say they face foreclosure.

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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

Kuna landowners protest $27 million sewer plant bill: When developers lost interest and spoiled chances for million-dollar deals, residents said the city should share the tab.

SET Dives on Sell-Off: Patareeya Says Correction is 'Normal'

Changing focus leads Dell to close NC plant

Changing focus leads Dell to close NC plant

ICT Group to Be Purchased for $263M

ICT Group to Be Purchased for $263M

ACS, Perot Execs Recommend Microsoft's Windows 7

KELLNER: Technology Sector Hiring, Expanding

Xerox to Acquire Affiliated Computer Services

Analyst sees little effect on HP from Xerox deal

Dell Completes Tender Offer for Perot Systems

Taleo Delivers Strong Third Quarter Results

FiReGlobal : West Coast to Showcase Michael Dell As Centerpiece Speaker

Dell Commences Tender Offer for Perot Systems; Acquisition Will Further Expand Company's IT Services, Solutions

China Crescent Enterprises, Inc. Webcast Update on $45 Million in New or Pending Contracts to Include Review of News on Affiliated Computer Services, Perot and EDS Acquisitions

RETRANSMISSION: PowerPlayStocks.Com Watches the Market and Reviews Oracle Corp, Dell, Rio Tinto Group and Sun Microsystems

PowerPlayStocks.Com Watches the Market and Reviews Oracle Corp, Dell, Rio Tinto Group and Sun Microsystems

Perot Systems to Present at the Jefferies 3rd Annual Technology Conference

Community Health Plan of Washington Selects Perot Systems for Business Process Solutions ; Health Insurer to Improve Flexibility and Operational Efficiencies With Business Process Services Supported By Remotely-Hosted System

Community Health Plan of Washington Selects Perot Systems for Business Process Solutions

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