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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...]

BankUnited pins its comeback on a cheeky recruiting campaign: BankUnited, back from the brink, has launched a brazen campaign to lure management talent and business from its Florida competitors.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:49:00 GMT

Nov. 5--BankUnited is making a bold grab for Florida banks' star executives -- and their customers.
John Kanas -- BankUnited's new top dog and the man who led an investor group in acquiring the bank after federal regulators seized it in May -- has created full-page newspaper ads and launched a website, UnhappyFloridaBankers.com, to lure away competing banks' top performers.
BankUnited, Florida's largest home-grown bank, launched the cheeky website Monday, inviting bankers with "a solid book of business, strong relationships with commercial clients and a proven track record in Florida banking" to submit their resumes online.

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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

BankUnited pins its comeback on a cheeky recruiting campaign: BankUnited, back from the brink, has launched a brazen campaign to lure management talent and business from its Florida competitors.

Economic Rebound Will Be Modest, Says Investment Strategist at Local Luncheon

Citizens' Bank Deposits Surge -- but How?: KeyCorp Displaced As Market-Share King, but Explanation Isn't Clear

PNC Quarterly Profits More Than Double

PNC's Stock Soars on Sharply Higher Profits

KeyCorp Q3 Loss Widens

UPI NewsTrack Business

Ponzi defendants tight-lipped in court

PNC Profits Rise Despite Growing Loan Losses

State Treasury Lost $19.5M to Madoff

Zions Bancorporation to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2009 Banking and Financial Services Conference

California Bank & Trust Completes Conversion of Vineyard Bank Branches

Sallie Mae Reports Third-Quarter 2009 Results

Zions Bancorporation Reports 2009 Third Quarter Results Showing Stability of Underlying Earnings Power

Zions Bank Maintains Role As Utah's Top Lender to Small Businesses for 16 Consecutive Years

Zions Bank Maintains Role As Idaho's Top Lender to Small Businesses for Eighth Year

Cambridge Associates Adds Staff, Expertise in Asia

/ CORRECTION - Cisco Names Winners of 'Think Inside the Box' Developer Contest

FHLB Dallas and Comerica Bank Award Partnership Grants to Three Dallas-Based Nonprofit Organizations

Cisco Names Winners of 'Think Inside the Box' Developer Contest

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