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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...]

Noteworthy | CIT Says Plan to Stave Off Bankruptcy is a Success

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:07:00 GMT

Aug. 18--STAYING ALIVE
Commercial lender CIT Group Inc. said Monday that its offer to buy back outstanding debt at a discount -- a crucial step to help stave off bankruptcy -- was successful.
CIT said that if not enough bondholders had been willing to sell the debt back to the company, it probably would have had to file for bankruptcy protection.

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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

Noteworthy | CIT Says Plan to Stave Off Bankruptcy is a Success

Noteworthy | U.S. Government Has Spent a Lot on Financial Crisis

AGIA Revisited: Former State Economist Takes a Shot at Plan

An Uneasy Rebound for Fund Companies

Dubai's Economy Undergoing Structural Shift Toward Long-Term Sustainability, Says Dr Omar Bin Sulaiman

Tamara Greene Lawyer Can't View Texts: Judge in Stripper Case: They Don't Meet Standard

Why the King of the Baby Buggies Can Smile Through the Downturn

AME Info, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Banking Briefs - Jan 29 2009 2:00PM

Evening Standard, London, Neil Collins Column - Jan 22 2009 4:58PM

Stock Markets Set to Regain Footing

Franklin Resources, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter Results

Franklin Templeton Limited Duration Income Trust Declares Monthly Dividend

Royce Focus Trust (NASDAQ: FUND) As of September 30, 2009

Franklin Resources, Inc. Announces Month-End Assets Under Management

Franklin Templeton Limited Duration Income Trust Reports Asset Allocation

Royce Focus Trust (NASDAQ: FUND) As of August 31, 2009

Franklin Templeton Limited Duration Income Trust Declares Monthly Dividend

Templeton Releases Closed-End Funds' Portfolio Allocation Updates

Berens Energy Ltd. - Webcast from the Peters & Co. 2009 North American Oil & Gas Conference - September 16, 2009

Franklin Resources, Inc. Announces Month-End Assets Under Management

Form 4 FRISBIE NORMAN RICKARD For: Nov 04 (10K)

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