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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...]

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, David Nicklaus column: The federal bailout of banks may not be as costly as feared

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:47:00 GMT

And the big banks -- the focus of the public's ire during the congressional debate -- may not cost the Treasury much, if any, money when the program is finally wound down.
Wells Fargo appears poised to do the same.
Citigroup isn't yet in a position to repay the TARP money, and the Treasury couldn't sell its shares quickly without depressing the price.

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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

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, David Nicklaus column: The federal bailout of banks may not be as costly as feared

Manufacturers' warning over rising energy costs

Manufacturers' warning over rising energy costs

Hollywood officials fire agency director amid outrage at beach fest's cost

Codes enforcers say sweep 'not a crackdown'

Only 2 of 11 area banks reported third-quarter losses so far

Palmetto CRA Accepts Proposal for Land Sale

PSEG's Net Income Falls 26 Percent

GDP report drives stocks higher after 4-day slide

Newmont Mining 3Q profit more than doubles

Noranda Aluminum Holding Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

VeriSign Reports 6% Year-Over-Year Core Revenue Growth in Third Quarter 2009

CRA International Advises Jordan on Major Concession Agreement for Exploration and Development of its Gas Resources

Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals Receives Deficiency Notice From Nasdaq Global Select Market

Commerce Bancshares, Inc. Declares Stock and Quarterly Dividends

African Gold Group, Inc., Newmont Confirms Structures That Host Yamfo North-East &Amp; Subenso North Deposits Extend on to Mankranho

Capella Education Company Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

African Queen Signs Earn-in and JV Agreement With Akan for Key Noyem Gold Project in Ghana's Ashanti Belt; License Being Acquired From Newmont Under Separate Agreement

Commerce Bancshares, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Earnings Per Share of $.66

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