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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...]

Analyst: Fears of Commercial Real Estate Collapse Unfounded

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:53:00 GMT

Oct. 27--TAMPA -- Despite fears of a looming crisis, at least one observer of the economy believes talk of a collapse in commercial real estate may be unfounded.
Tuesday morning, John Augustine, the chief investment strategist for Fifth Third Private Bank, revealed his relatively bullish outlook for the economy and stock market for 2010.
He spoke to a small group of Fifth Third bankers and guests at the Tampa Club in downtown Tampa.

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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

Analyst: Fears of Commercial Real Estate Collapse Unfounded

Big Landowners Fret About New LURC Plan ; Conservationists Say It Will Help Control Scattered Construction of Vacation Homes.

Indy developer Mel Simon dies at 82

City Conservation Plan to Join EARIP

REITs Prepare for Commercial Real Estate Bust

Chicago Tribune Greg Burns Column: REITs Prepare for Commercial Real Estate Bust

Dominion Blvd. Improvement Would Have Up to $2.50 Toll

Dominion Blvd. Improvment Would Have Up to $2.50 Toll

Public Storage Reports Results for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2009

DRA Advisors LLC announces the sale of its remaining interest in the PL Retail Portfolio

Kimco Realty Corporation announces acquisition of remaining interest in 21 properties in PL Retail portfolio

Kimco Realty Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2009 Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend

Equity Residential Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2009 Operating Results

Portland General Electric Wins National Solar Business Achievement Award

Boston Properties Announces Third Quarter 2009 Results

Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc. Reports Results for Third Quarter 2009

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