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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...]

Thematic Trading

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:04:48 GMT

Anyone would think the markets were suffering from an onset of schizophrenia by the way they've been acting lately. One second, all is well. . . buyers line up to chase the recovery. The next, buyers are swimming for the exits in a sea of red ink.[More...]

Mixed Close as Dow Edges Lower

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:26:21 GMT

The indices ended mixed at the end – but it was a pretty interesting day. There was a lot of back and forth vacillation and volatility in the morning, but they failed to break them down below 1660 NDX and 1035 SPX.[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...]

Business events scheduled for the coming week

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:48:00 GMT

NEW YORK - Deadline for submitting a revised agreement in the battle over Google Inc.'s effort to get digital rights to millions of out-of-print books.
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - Electronic Arts Inc. releases second-quarter financial results.
LOS ANGELES - Live Nation Inc. releases third-quarter financial results.

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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?

Thematic Trading

Mixed Close as Dow Edges Lower

Technology Rises And Buying Facebook

Business events scheduled for the coming week

DirecTV shows subscriber gains, as rivals see loss

DirecTV shows subscriber gains, as rivals see loss

Lawyers want dismissal in immigration case

Environmental Council Seeks Trail Funding Support: Project Will Cost About $74,000 and Take 18 Months

Windows 7 Uncertain Big Bet for Microsoft

Power Line Project on Schedule

Burley Keeps Renova on the Hook for Unpaid Bills

St. Petersburg Times, Fla., Robert Trigaux Column: Blackstone Group Has Stake in Wide Range of Well-Known Businesses

Hopes High for Ciena After Bid for Nortel Assets: But Some Analysts Think Linthicum Firm Will Lose Out in Auction

Magic Software Reports Results for the Third Quarter of 2009; Company Maintaining Profitability Despite Challenging Economic Conditions

Syntroleum Announces Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results Conference Call Scheduled for November 5, 2009

RidgewaterEquity.Com Free Fundamental Sector &Amp; Market Research on ALD, LUV, NSM, PHH, ME and RGS

Halter USX China Index Up 10.59% for Third Quarter 2009

PHH Corporation Announces Completion of Offering of Convertible Senior Notes

Magic Software Wins Deal to Provide RIA Platform and SAP R/3 Integration Solution for Leading European Sauna and Spa Company KLAFS ; Deal Signed to Provide uniPaaS RIA Application Platform and iBOLT Business Integration Suite for German Manufacturer of Saunas, Spas and Wellness Installations

The Giant Awakens to Solar Power While America Sleeps Evolution Solar Grows Roots in China

Energy Conversion Devices Reports Revenues of $316 Million and Earnings Per Share of $0.29 for Fiscal Year 2009

DISH Network and EchoStar Statement Regarding Tivo and PTO Action

Form 3 GLASPELL CLARKE EDWARD For: Oct 10 (10K)

Form 4 Hart Craig For: Oct 05 (10K)

Form 4 Greubel Richard A Jr For: Oct 05 (10K)

Form 4 Webster Jeffrey For: Oct 05 (10K)

Form 4 Lochner James V For: Oct 05 (10K)

Form 4 LEATHERBY DENNIS For: Oct 05 (10K)

Form 4 TYSON FOODS INC For: Oct 05 Filed by: VAN BEBBER DAVID L (10K)

Form 4 VOGEL CARL E For: Sep 30 (10K)

Form 4 DISH Network CORP For: Sep 30 Filed by: ORBAN PAUL W (10K)

Form 3 Costantino Suzanne M For: Oct 01 (10K)