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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...]

Sanford's stubborn recklessness

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:47:00 GMT

Nov. 8--We were staring into an economic abyss.
Wall Street was teetering; trillions of dollars of 401(k) value vanished.
Using a variety of tools, including the $700 billion TARP implemented under the Bush administration and the $787 billion stimulus plan under the Obama administration, the government stopped the bleeding.

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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

Sanford's stubborn recklessness

Is the recession over? And what's the outlook for 2010?

At UM, new business school dean lays out ambitious agenda: Two years into her post as dean of the University of Miami's business school, Barbara Kahn is out to make her vision for the school a reality.

TSX Venture Exchange Daily Bulletins

Sabbagh Becomes Arab Bank's Executive General Manager From January 17, 2010

Mercury News Interview: Barry Cinnamon, CEO of Akeena Solar, Inc.

Mercury News Interview: Barry Cinnamon, CEO of Akeena Solar, Inc.

Consultant's Specialization is Guiding Recession Survival

Consultant's Specialization is Guiding Recession Survival

TSX Venture Exchange Daily Bulletins

Fulton Financial Reports Third Quarter Earnings

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

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

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

Armstrong World Industries Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results

Armstrong World Industries to Report 2009 Second-Quarter Results and Host Investor Meeting on July 30

Fulton Financial Reports Second Quarter Earnings

The Bank of New York Mellon to Provide Global Mass Payments Services to Fulton Bank's Global Exchange Group

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

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

Form 4 Ready Frank J For: Sep 25 (10K)

Form 4 RODRUAN WILLIAM C For: Sep 25 (10K)

Form 4 McNamara Stephen F For: Sep 25 (10K)

Form 4 ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRI For: Sep 25 Filed by: GRASBERGER F NICHOLAS III (10K)

Form 4 Nickel Jeffrey D For: Sep 25 (10K)

Form 4 LOCKHART MICHAEL D For: Sep 25 (10K)

Form 3 BURNS KEVIN R For: Sep 22 (10K)

Form 3 Steiner Edward E. For: Sep 22 (10K)