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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...]

BUSINESS First Federal Acquires Bradenton Bank

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:46:00 GMT

Oct. 27--First Federal Bank of Florida announced it has purchased Flagship National Bank of Bradenton.
Terms of the acquisition, which closed Friday, will be released at a later date, bank officials said.
"This acquisition creates what we believe will be a valuable proposition for our customers, communities, employees and Board of Directors with potential for market growth and building relationships," said First Federal President and CEO Keith Leibfried.

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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

BUSINESS First Federal Acquires Bradenton Bank

Vancouver-Linked Company on Cutting Edge of Tablet Computers

Universal, Disney Replace High-Level Executives

CNX Gas Corp. Chief: Slow Down or Stop Gas Drilling

Chamber Plans to 'Reinvigorate' Manufacturers' Council

The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash., Bert Caldwell Column: Advantage IQ Acquires Ecos

Departing Overseer Urges Camden to Be More Independent

Somerset's GreatPoint Energy to Build Conversion Plant in Texas

10 Tech Firms You'Ve Never Heard Of

Forum Touts Green Tech

Zhone Technologies Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results

RidgewaterEquity.Com Free Fundamental Sector &Amp; Market Research on EPI, RKT, DOX, COO, HLIT and GYMB

Zhone Announces Listing Transfer to The NASDAQ Capital Market

Cooper Announces Release Date for Third Quarter 2009

CooperVision to Close Norfolk Contact Lens Manufacturing Plant; Manufacturing Efficiencies Continue

CooperVision to Close Norfolk Contact Lens Manufacturing Plant

The Cooper Companies to Present At BMO Capital Markets Focus On Healthcare Conference

Zhone Technologies Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Carrier Ethernet Access Platform Market Maintains Steam in 1Q09, Poises for Solid Growth Through 2013, Heavy Reading Reports

The Cooper Companies Declares Cash Dividend

Form 4 COOPER COMPANIES INC For: Nov 02 Filed by: RUBENSTEIN ALLAN E (10K)

Form 4 ZINBERG STANLEY MD For: Nov 02 (10K)

Form 4 ROSENBERG STEVEN For: Nov 02 (10K)

Form 4 PRESS DONALD For: Nov 02 (10K)

Form 4 MARX MOSES For: Nov 02 (10K)

Form 4 KALKSTEIN MICHAEL For: Nov 02 (10K)

Form 4 Lindell Jody S For: Nov 02 (10K)

Form 4 BENDER A THOMAS For: Nov 02 (10K)

Form 4 COOPER COMPANIES INC For: Oct 09 Filed by: PICHOTTA NICHOLAS J (10K)

Form 4 Sedgwick Andrew For: Sep 30 (10K)