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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...]

Return of Red Lobster: Restaurant rebuilds at The Promenade

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:08:00 GMT

Nov. 6--D'IBERVILLE -- Four years after Hurricane Katrina washed it from the beach, Red Lobster returns to South Mississippi on Monday at The Promenade.
The Bar Harbor architecture is Red Lobster's new design and the restaurant has booths and tables in the dining rooms.
Red Lobster will be open only for dinner the first week, said culinary manager Danielle Lee, before switching to lunch and dinner daily the week of Nov. 16.

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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

Return of Red Lobster: Restaurant rebuilds at The Promenade

SE Ind. to get industrial plastic equipment plant

Police identify man killed in Duluth construction accident: A man was fatally injured Saturday in an accident at the Texas Roadhouse construction site.

Flu-Related Sales Help PSS Earnings

Academy to Host Fall Fundraiser

Study: Hayward Brimming With Retail Possibilities

The Orlando Sentinel, Fla., Lauren Ritchie Column: Welcome Back, You'll Find More Places to Shop and Eat

The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville, Mark Basch Column: Patriot Transportation Emerges From Wall Street Shadows

Payless ShoeSource Expands Payless Gives Shoes 4 Kids This Holiday Season, Plans To Give Away $100,000 CDN Worth Of Children's Shoes To Canadian Families Of Children In Need

Darden Restaurants Stock Takes Hit on Report: Darden Restaurants' Stock Was Falling Today After a First-Quarter Report That Revealed Improved Profits, but a Drop in Sales.

Pizza Inn, Inc. Reports Results for First Quarter Fiscal Year 2010; Key Elements of a Sustainable Growth Strategy are in Place and Working

Collective Brands Hosts Annual Institutional Investor Conference, Provides Progress Report on New Business Model and Key Strategies for Growth

Pizza Inn, Inc. Reports Results for Fiscal Year 2009; CEO is Encouraged By Success of New Buffet Prototype and Its Promise for the Future of the Pizza Inn Brand

wRatings Ranks Most Competitive Travel & Transport Companies in 2009

Collective Brands Reports Second Quarter Financial Results

Standard & Poor's annonce des modifications a l'indice compose S&P/TSX de croissance

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R), Chili's(R) Grill & Bar Kick-off Sixth Annual Create-A-Pepper to Fight Childhood Cancer Campaign

Choice Hotels Checks Into Leo Burnett

Choice Hotels Selects Doner and Leo Burnett as Lead Agencies

Payless ShoeSource Announces Participation in Fashion's Night Out to Support Fashion, Retail and New York City

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