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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...]

Ethan Allen Interiors Reports Net Loss in Q1

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:50:00 GMT

Ethan Allen Interiors, a manufacturer and retailer of home furnishings and accessories, has reported a net loss of $13.58 million, or $0.47 per share, for the first quarter ended September 30, 2009, compared to a net income of $7.42 million, or $0.26 per share, for the first quarter of the previous year.
For the first quarter ended September 30, 2009, net sales were $136.19 million, compared to $205.84 million for the same quarter of the prior year.
Farooq Kathwari, chairman and CEO, said: "The downturn has enabled us to reposition our business in all major areas.

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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

Ethan Allen Interiors Reports Net Loss in Q1

Ranch, City Reopen Reclaimed Water Talks

Ethan Allen Incentives Approved: Company to Get Up to $24,195 for Adding Jobs, Plant Expansion

Retail is Detail LLC Brings Index Living Mall to the Middle East

Jobless Rate Creeps Higher: At 15.4 Percent, Region is Highest in State.

Area Jobless Rate Climbs

Aggressive Efforts to Create Jobs Paying Off in Some States

EDITORIAL: More Jobs Make Future Brighter: Our Voice

Krispy Kreme on Firm Base but Faces Steep Climb, Stock Experts Say

Thomasville Cuts Jobs in Lenoir

Furniture Brands International Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Culp Announces Results for First Quarter Fiscal 2010

Ethan Allen Reports Results for Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2009

Ethan Allen to Launch New Affiliate Program for Independent Interior Designers

Ethan Allen to Reinvent American-Made Case Goods Division as Custom Operation

Furniture Brands International Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Furniture Brands Adopts Stockholder Rights Plan to Preserve Value of Net Deferred Tax Assets

Ethan Allen Declares Cash Dividend and Comments on Financial Results

Furniture Brands Names Mark Wiltshire to Head Expansion of Canadian Market

ETHAN ALLEN Joins “The Today Show” to ‘Lend a Hand’ in Galveston, Texas

Form 4 CULP INC For: Oct 28 Filed by: ASEN R SCOTT (10K)

Form 4 CULP ROBERT GEORGE IV For: Sep 21 (10K)

Form 4 LARSON KENNETH R For: Oct 01 (10K)

Form 4 FLAVIN PATRICK B For: Oct 01 (10K)

Form 4 CULP ROBERT G III For: Sep 22 (10K)

Form 4 ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS For: Sep 10 Filed by: Birkelund John P. (10K)

Form 4 KATHWARI M FAROOQ For: Aug 25 (10K)

Form 4/A CULP INC For: Aug 24 Filed by: ASEN R SCOTT (10K)

Form 4 CULP INC For: Aug 24 Filed by: ASEN R SCOTT (10K)

Form 5 ZACCARIA ANN M For: Jun 30 (10K)