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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...]

Blockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI): Third Quarter Earnings Preview 2009

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:17:37 GMT

Blockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI) is scheduled to release third quarter earnings after the market close on Thursday, November 12, 2009. Analysts, on average, currently expect the company to report a loss of 11 cents a share on revenue of $1.01 billion.[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...]

EXACT Sciences (NASDAQ: EXAS): Patience Required For Long-Term Upside

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:21:28 GMT

On 11/3/09, EXACT Sciences (NASDAQ: EXAS) reported its 3Q09 results and held a conference call to outline the Company's progress and timeline for the development of a stool DNA based test kit for the early diagnosis and prevention of colorectal cancer (CRC). EXAS reported total revenue of $1.3 million (which primarily reflects non-cash recognition of Genzyme deal earlier this year), a net loss of $1 million, operating expenses of $2.3 million, and ended the quarter with cash / equivalents of $26.9 million.[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...]

Sony offers `Cloudy' early to people with its TVs

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:48:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES - In a bid to sell living room electronics and spur buzz for "Cloudy with A Chance of Meatballs," Sony Corp. is offering the movie for free to U.S. buyers of its Internet-connected TVs and Blu-ray players starting Monday.
People who buy that equipment will be able to watch the movie in any 24-hour window from Dec. 8 until it is released on DVD and Blu-ray disc on Jan. 5.
Sony's move highlights the way that movies are increasingly becoming available on TVs that connect directly to the Internet as the entertainment industry strives to come up with new business models.

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Biostar Raises $3.6 Million

Bulls Back On Track?

Blockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI): Third Quarter Earnings Preview 2009

Ford's Main Problem: The UAW's Crippling Job Classifications And Work Rules

Your Kind of Day?

The Dollar-Proof Portfolio

EXACT Sciences (NASDAQ: EXAS): Patience Required For Long-Term Upside

What Investors Should Look for In Today’s Fed Statement

Are Discount Brokers Shares Worth Owning?

Technology Rises And Buying Facebook

Sony offers `Cloudy' early to people with its TVs

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Police: Man stabbed self to avoid work

Best Buy to offer movie downloads: The retailer is readying for the next step in home movie watching.

Strategist Offers Investing Tips

Best Buy embraces digital delivery of home video

Creativity of Browse-and-Discover Culture May Not Survive a Faster Pace

Cheap Thrillers

JayMac Banquet to Honor Distinguished Journalism Alumni

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Dyadic International Reports Financial Results for First and Second Quarters of 2009 and Fiscal Years 2008 and 2007

Genzyme Reports Third-Quarter Financial Results

Windhover Brings Roche, Genentech Executives Together to Talk Business Development

Genzyme Named to Dow Jones Sustainability World and North American Indexes

Holzer Holzer & Fistel, LLC Announces That a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed on Behalf of Investors in Genzyme Corp.

Blockbuster Announces Exclusive Mobile Handset Integration Deal with Motorola

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Blockbuster Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results

StockPreacher.com Issues Trading Outlook for Nabi Biopharmaceuticals

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