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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...]

Strategist Offers Investing Tips

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:50:00 GMT

Nov. 3--Readers of The News Tribune first met Bruce McCain a year ago when he visited Tacoma to speak with a group of selected high-net-worth clients of Key Private Bank -- where McCain serves as chief investment strategist.
He has earned a doctorate in business administration from the University of California, Berkeley, and is a Certified Financial Analyst.
Alongside speaking with clients and managing portfolios, McCain also appears regularly both in print and broadcast media.

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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

Strategist Offers Investing Tips

Bic Group, Eastern Co. 3Q Earnings Top 2008 Numbers

Spike TV to honor Keith Richards

The Almanac -- weekly

Daily Mail, London, Market Report Column

Eastern Co.'s 2Q Net Income Dips 38% From Last Year

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Thomas Oliver Column - Mar 27 2009 4:56PM

NH Natural Gas, Electric Customers Likely to See Big Savings: National Grid Could Lower Rates By 48 Percent

Evening Standard, London, Market Report Column - Mar 19 2009 8:55PM

AME Info, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Finance and Economy Briefs - Feb 17 2009 10:34AM

Phase Forward Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

The Eastern Company Reports Results for the Third Quarter and Nine Months of 2009

ICON Reports 14% Increase in EPS, and Raises Earnings Guidance for 2009

Covance and Merck & Co., Inc. Finalize Strategic Agreement

PAREXEL International Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2009 Results

Covance Inc. Invites You to Join the Webcast of Its Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results Conference Call

Covance Reports Second Quarter Revenue of $466M and EPS of $0.66

Covance to Acquire Seattle-Based Gene Expression Laboratory from Merck & Co., Inc.

Phase Forward Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results

ICON plc: Results of Annual General Meeting

Form 4 SULLIVAN JOHN L III For: Oct 30 (10K)

Form 4 COVANCE INC For: Oct 26 Filed by: KLITGAARD WILLIAM E (10K)

Form 4 BARCHI ROBERT For: Sep 30 (10K)

Form 4 SULLIVAN JOHN L III For: Sep 25 (10K)

Form 4 HENRY CHARLES W For: Sep 23 (10K)

Form 4 LOVETT JAMES W For: Sep 21 (10K)

Form 4 PAREXEL INTERNATIONAL For: Sep 18 Filed by: SCHNEIDER ULF I (10K)

Form 4 SULLIVAN JOHN L III For: Sep 16 (10K)

Form 4 PAREXEL INTERNATIONAL For: Sep 10 Filed by: LINDOP CHRISTOPHER J (10K)

Form 4 Zane Ellen M For: Sep 10 (10K)