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Estimating Future Dividend Growth

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:21:36 GMT

Estimating future dividend growth is difficult if not impossible. Companies which might have had a long history of consistent double digit increases might stop raising dividends and might even cut them.[More...]

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...]

Lockheed Martin Passes Important Missile Test

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:39:05 GMT

On Thursday, the media got word from the U.S. Air Force of successful testing of Lockheed Martin’s (LMT) new and improved long range missiles. The successful testing, in which 15 out of 16 missiles got the desired result, should clear the way for up to $4.4 billion in contracts through 2023 after a Pentagon review of the program in December.[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...]

EDITORIAL: Start fixing reputation

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:47:00 GMT

Nov. 7--The reputation of Florida's utilities regulator has taken a beating in recent months.
Last month, amid growing pressure for reform, Gov. Charlie Crist named two new commissioners rather than re-appoint a pair whose terms were expiring.
Now, the PSC has a chance to show its new management mettle and put some distance between itself and the power companies.

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Estimating Future Dividend Growth

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?

Lockheed Martin Passes Important Missile Test

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

EDITORIAL: Start fixing reputation

UPI NewsTrack Business

Citigroup issues employees stock options

Banks in Ga., Mich., Minn., Mo., Calif. closed

Small banks in Ga., Mich., Minn., Mo. closed

EDITORIAL: Laptops weren't the problem on Flight 188, senator

Economic Outlook: Fed plays party pooper

Gadgets: Verbatim SureFire, RockBuds earphones, Targus Lap Chill Mat

Gadgets: Verbatim SureFire, RockBuds earphones, Targus Lap Chill Mat

Four essential laptop utilities

Tower Group, Inc. Reports Strong Third Quarter 2009 Operating Results

U.S. Bancorp to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2009 Banking & Financial Services Conference

U.S. Bank to Open Next Spring in New Ohio Union at The Ohio State University

U.S. Bank Receives $95 Million in New Markets Tax Credit Allocation to Attract Investment in Distressed and Underserved Areas

Cisco and EMC, Together With VMware, Form Coalition to Accelerate Pervasive Virtualization and Private Cloud Infrastructures

Northstar Electronics, Inc. (NEIK) CEO Provides Update and Future View

BroadVision Showcases Clearvale at Enterprise 2.0 Conference in San Francisco, CA

U.S. Bank Acquires FBOP Corporation's Banking Subsidiaries Through an FDIC Facilitated Transaction

Forty College Scholarships Available From 14th Annual U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program

Anaren Reports 1st Quarter Results

Form 4 MITAU LEE R For: Nov 05 (10K)

Form 4 CHENEVICH WILLIAM L For: Nov 05 (10K)

Form 4 DAVIS RICHARD K For: Nov 03 (10K)

Form 4 CHENEVICH WILLIAM L For: Nov 02 (10K)

Form 4 MITAU LEE R For: Nov 02 (10K)

Form 4 US BANCORP \DE\ For: Oct 22 Filed by: DAVIS RICHARD K (10K)

Form 4 US BANCORP \DE\ For: Oct 22 Filed by: CECERE ANDREW (10K)

Form 4 US BANCORP \DE\ For: Oct 19 Filed by: Parker P.W. (10K)

Form 4 KUBASIK CHRISTOPHER E For: Sep 28 (10K)

Form 4 DOLAN TERRANCE R For: Aug 18 (10K)