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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...]

BIA September passengers up 12%: Despite August setback, 2009 numbers show 8% increase for the year

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:08:00 GMT

Nov. 5--BANGOR, Maine -- After a slight dip in August, passenger statistics at Bangor International Airport jumped 12 percent in September compared with the same month a year earlier.
They were buoyed by increased service from carriers Allegiant Air and US Airways.
"We're encouraged that passengers are continuing to use the airport and are optimistic that the trend will continue," airport Director Rebecca Hupp said Wednesday.

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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

BIA September passengers up 12%: Despite August setback, 2009 numbers show 8% increase for the year

Texas Pacific Takes $500 Million Stake in Houston Firm

Texas Pacific Takes $500 Million Stake in Houston Firm

WiMax: Clearwire Broadband Service Goes Live in Chicago: Sprint Also to Sell Superfast, Ultramobile Data Service

Sector Snap: Airlines mostly fall as oil rebounds

N.J. Stocks Swoop Lower

Daily Mail, London, Market Report Column

American Loses $359 Million

AMR Posts $359 Million Loss Amid Drop in Business Traffic

Airport guard accused of threatening Obama

Sterling Savings Bank Launches Website for Sterling-Financed Properties

Partner Communications Announces Date of Third Quarter 2009 Results

II-VI Incorporated to Webcast FY 2010 First Quarter Conference Call

Illumina Countersues Life Technologies for Patent Infringement

Life Technologies Announces Appointment of Sales Vice President for Next Generation Sequencing

Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A., Celebrates Listing on the NYSE

Life Technologies Initiates Suit Against IlluminaAlleging Patent Infringement

Partner Communications Announces It Has Submitted an Offer to Acquire MIRS

PicksThatMove.Com Announces Investment Opinion: Airline Stocks Rally on AMR News

Audit Integrity Announces Results of Corporate Bankruptcy Study; Identifies Companies Most Likely to Declare Bankruptcy

Form 4 Ortiz Cesar A For: Nov 04 (10K)

Form 4 MCNAMARA JEROME J For: Nov 05 (10K)

Form 4 INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC For: Nov 05 Filed by: MOHR MARSHALL (10K)

Form 4 Rossi Josen For: Sep 28 (10K)

Form 4 SARVER ROBERT GARY For: Nov 03 (10K)

Form 4 SARVER ROBERT GARY For: Oct 28 (10K)

Form 4 ORPIN TRISTAN For: Oct 27 (10K)

Form 4 INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC For: Oct 26 Filed by: SMITH LONNIE M (10K)

Form 4 II-VI INC For: Oct 26 Filed by: JOHNSON CARL J (10K)

Form 4 ILLUMINA INC For: Oct 22 Filed by: FLATLEY JAY T (10K)