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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...]

Local Coin Dealer Says Precious Metal Currently is a Better Money-Maker

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:48:00 GMT

Oct. 22--The value of gold may be at an all-time high, but there is another metal that is a better investment right now, said Clifford Cooper.
"Silver's a better money-maker," said Cooper, who runs CC Coins, 813 W. Maine.
Cooper deals in all kinds of metals and coinage, from old Indian head pennies to silver Roosevelt dimes to a variety of gold pieces.

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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

Local Coin Dealer Says Precious Metal Currently is a Better Money-Maker

SandK Seeking to Auction Off Its Name, Web Site and Trademark

Florida's Unemployment Rate Jumps to 11 Percent; Tampa Bay Area Hits 11.7

Clinton is Ready to Go Online in Cards Battle

Florida's Unemployment Rate Jumps to 11 Percent; Tampa Bay Area Hits 11.7

1 Million Out of Work in Florida for First Time on Record

95,500 More in Va. Lose Jobs, Health Insurance in 2009

YOUR TECH: Early Start to Holidays

Taxable Sales Fall for Sixth Quarter: County: Down 9 Percent From '08

Sheltered, but Still in the Economic Storm

Armor TPG Holdings Completes Mandatory Tender Offer for Shares of Armstrong World Industries, Inc.

Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Yards Brewing Company, Flabeg, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, Pittsburgh's John Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church, and Oxford Development Lead Recipients of Green Power Awards

Oceaneering Announces Corrosion and Inspection Management Services Contract Award

Armor TPG Holdings Commences Tender Offer For Up To 4,435,935 Shares Of Armstrong World Industries Common Stock At $22.31 Per Share

Oceaneering Announces Kizomba Satellites Umbilical Contract

Oceaneering Announces the Promotion of Kevin Kerins to Senior Vice President, Remotely Operated Vehicles

Armstrong World Industries Comments on Sale of Asbestos Trust Shares to TPG

Armstrong World Industries Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results

Oceaneering Announces Petrobras Umbilical Global Supply Contract

Form 4 SMURFIT STONE CONTAINER For: Nov 04 Filed by: LYNCH WILLIAM T JR (10K)

Form 4 PEARLMAN JERRY K For: Nov 02 (10K)

Form 4 SMURFIT STONE CONTAINER For: Oct 19 Filed by: HACKNEY RONALD D (10K)

Form 4 HACKNEY RONALD D For: Oct 16 (10K)

Form 4 BONDERMAN DAVID For: Oct 02 (10K)

Form 4 ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRI For: Oct 02 Filed by: TPG Advisors V, Inc. (10K)

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Form 4 SMURFIT STONE CONTAINER For: Sep 28 Filed by: O BRYAN MARK R (10K)

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