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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...]

Wall Street Surges On Strong Economic Data, Boeing (NYSE: BA) Rallies

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:29:19 GMT

US stocks rallied on Thursday as upbeat economic data and better-than-expected revenue forecast from Cisco bolstered investor confidence.[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...]

Deep Impact: Tulsa Company Aims to Tap Geothermal Energy

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:48:00 GMT

Nov. 3--Ken Oglesby sees a future where every home has a geothermal pump in its backyard for heating and cooling, and where holes drilled 6 miles deep produce enough electricity to power entire communities.
Oglesby and his Tulsa-based company, Impact Technologies LLC, are on the cutting edge of geothermal drilling and research.
"The goal is to get many megawatts at each site," said Oglesby, who has been working in drilling research for about 30 years for companies such as Chevron Corp.

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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

Wall Street Surges On Strong Economic Data, Boeing (NYSE: BA) Rallies

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

Deep Impact: Tulsa Company Aims to Tap Geothermal Energy

Questions Raised About Shell Energy's Desirability As Marin Business Partner

Council to Hear Colonia Sewer Update

Shifting Deposits: Community Banks in the Roanoke and New River Valleys Are Gaining Ground.

Chevron Profit Halved, but Oil Production Surges

Local Equities Break Seven-Month Winning Streak

Chevron Profit Halved, but Better Than Expected

Newcomers to Give Florida Banks a Run for the Money: New Bank Names Are Popping Up Around South Florida. As the Strong Replace the Weak and the Economy Stabilizes, the Changes Should Help Ease the Credit Crunch.

Shell Reports Lower Profit, Plans Job Cuts Worldwide

No boom time for Big Oil, but production up again

Ocean Tomo, LLC Announces New Constituent Companies to the Ocean Tomo 300® Patent Index

Chevron Reports Third Quarter Net Income of $3.83 Billion, Down 51 Percent From $7.89 Billion in Third Quarter 2008

Longtime ClairMail Customer BB&Amp;T Receives Mobile Banking Accolades From Two Leading Industry Analyst Firms

Chevron Announces Quarterly Dividend

VF Announces Third Quarter Results and Increases Dividend

Chevron Announces Natural Gas Find in Australia

American Software to Present At the TechAmerica AeA Classic Financial Conference On November 3, 2009

U.S. Bank Expands in Nevada Through Acquisition of Banking Operations From BB&T Corporation

Former President Rejoins National Wind Solutions

Chevron Issues Interim Update for Third Quarter 2009

Form 3 Boyer K. David Jr. For: Oct 27 (10K)

Form 4 FELLOWS GEORGE For: Nov 03 (10K)

Form 4 McCarthy Marc T For: Sep 29 (10K)

Form 4 WHITWAM DAVID R For: Oct 01 (10K)

Form 4 GRANT HUGH For: Oct 01 (10K)

Form 4 HANNA GARY C For: Sep 30 (10K)

Form 4 PPG INDUSTRIES INC For: Sep 30 Filed by: HOLT VICTORIA M (10K)

Form 3 HANNA GARY C For: Sep 21 (10K)

Form 4 SCHWARZ JOHN F For: Sep 29 (10K)

Form 3 SCHWARZ JOHN F For: Sep 21 (10K)