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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...]

Wall Street Ends Volatile Session Mixed, Merck (NYSE: MRK) Soars

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:15:28 GMT

US stocks finished mostly higher on Wednesday after Federal Reserve left benchmark interest rate unchanged at near zero and said that it will keep them low for an extended period.[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...]

US Stock Futures Rise Ahead Of Fed, Kraft Foods (NYSE: KFT) Eyed

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:59:30 GMT

US stock futures advanced on Wednesday as investors awaited the outcome of the US Federal Reserve meeting.[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...]

Holiday job search is unlikely to be jolly

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:49:00 GMT

Nov. 8--Sarah McCann has a tough choice to make.
Ohio's rate for September, the most recent data available, stood at 10.1 percent, with 594,000 people unemployed.
Add to that the number of people who seek seasonal employment to supplement their income or to pay for holiday purchases, and the job hunt has become much more competitive, according to Challenger Gray & Christmas, a Chicago-based employment-consulting firm.

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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

Wall Street Ends Volatile Session Mixed, Merck (NYSE: MRK) Soars

What Investors Should Look for In Today’s Fed Statement

US Stock Futures Rise Ahead Of Fed, Kraft Foods (NYSE: KFT) Eyed

Are Discount Brokers Shares Worth Owning?

Technology Rises And Buying Facebook

Holiday job search is unlikely to be jolly

Corker, Fleischmann weigh in on elections

Operator working to meet deadlines at Pettibone Park

Energy company vows it's cautious: Chesapeake Energy explains protections it practices during drilling for natural gas.

Firm buying Encore reports $26.9 million third-quarter profit

Tests show Milton ethanol plant in compliance for emissions

Chesapeake gets approval to drill wells next to Grapevine Mills mall

Encore stock drops a bit after big gain on Monday

Appleton's RiverHeath selected for $1 million federal stimulus grant

Why Wait for Black Friday? Deals Abound Now.

Callon Petroleum Company Reports Results of Operations For Third Quarter, First Nine Months of 2009

Callon Petroleum Company Issues Guidance For Full Year 2009

Denbury Resources Announces Third Quarter Results

Pulte Homes Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Keith Garza of ConocoPhillips Joins CygNet Software's Board of Customer Advisors

Denbury Postpones Third Quarter Earnings Call to Thursday, November 5th

Callon Petroleum Company Announces Third Quarter 2009 Reporting Date and Conference Call

Provident Financial Holdings Reports First Quarter Results

Callon Petroleum Company Completes Acquisition of West Texas Properties

Acorn Growth Companies Wins Venture of the Year

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