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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...]

Barnett Shale is Top U.S. Natural Gas Producer, Chesapeake CEO Says

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:48:00 GMT

Jun. 20--Chesapeake Energy Chairman and CEO Aubrey McClendon said Friday that the Barnett Shale has surpassed the venerable San Juan Basin as the biggest natural gas producer in the United States.
He also said the Barnett, which has speckled North Texas with roughly 10,000 natural gas wells, "will be producing at least 50 years" and "probably" for a century.
McClendon made the comments in a speech to the Rotary Club of Fort Worth and in a brief telephone interview with the Star-Telegram.

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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

Barnett Shale is Top U.S. Natural Gas Producer, Chesapeake CEO Says

Erie, Pa., Zoning Official Received $30,000 Payment

Movers: MetLife, IBM, National City, TJX Companies

Medicare Fraud Suspects Linked to Check-Cashing Chain: Investigators Look into the Link Between Medicare Fraud Fugitives and a Defunct Chain of Check-Cashing Stores.

Movers: Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, Lehman, Wachovia, Rohm & Haas

Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corp. Provides Unaudited Balance Sheet Information and Asset Coverage Ratio Update As of October 31, 2009

San Juan Basin Royalty Trust Declares Monthly Cash Distribution

Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Company Provides Unaudited Balance Sheet Information and Announces Its Net Asset Value and Asset Coverage Ratios at September 30, 2009

Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Company Provides Unaudited Balance Sheet Information and Announces Its Net Asset Value and Asset Coverage Ratios at August 31, 2009

San Juan Basin Royalty Trust Declares Monthly Cash Distribution

Hugoton Royalty Trust Declares August Cash Distribution

Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corp. Announces 3rd Quarter Distribution

Cato Reports July Comp Store Sales Down 3%

Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Company Announces Exercise by the Underwriters of the Option to Purchase Additional Common Stock

Cato Fashions Awarded Three Bronze Telly Awards

Form 4 Kayne Anderson MLP Inves For: Oct 23 Filed by: BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ (10K)

Form 4 CATO CORP For: Oct 23 Filed by: HOWE JOHN R (10K)

Form 4 CATO CORP For: Oct 21 Filed by: HOWE JOHN R (10K)

Form 4 Kayne Anderson MLP Inves For: Oct 09 Filed by: BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ (10K)

Form 3 TORTOISE ENERGY INFRASTR For: Sep 15 Filed by: Bicknell Family Management CO Trust (10K)

Form 3 TORTOISE ENERGY INFRASTR For: Sep 15 Filed by: POWER GROUP COMPANY, LLC (10K)

Form 3 TORTOISE ENERGY INFRASTR For: Sep 15 Filed by: NPC CAPITAL PARTNERS II, LLC (10K)

Form 3 TORTOISE ENERGY INFRASTR For: Sep 15 Filed by: MARINER ANDERSON ONE, LLC (10K)

Form 4 CATO CORP For: Oct 16 Filed by: USELTON STUART L (10K)

Form 4 CATO CORP For: Oct 09 Filed by: HOWE JOHN R (10K)