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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...]

An Energy Game-Changer?: Louisiana Shale Could Change Fate of U.S. Energy Supply

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:46:00 GMT

Nov. 1--This is the first of several reports looking at the boom in natural gas produced from shale formations.
The region around Shreveport has known oil and gas exploration for decades, but it's now buzzing anew as companies try to capitalize on one simple fact -- locked into cement-like shale formations thousands of feet underground are potentially huge quantities of natural gas.
The gas found in the area's Haynesville shale and in other shale formations throughout the country has changed the nation's energy outlook in just a few short years.

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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

An Energy Game-Changer?: Louisiana Shale Could Change Fate of U.S. Energy Supply

An Energy Game-Changer?: Louisiana Shale Could Change Fate of U.S. Energy Supply

Oil and Gas Industry Showing Slight Improvement in Weld

Oil and Gas Industry Showing Slight Improvement in Weld

Producers Look to the North for Latest Natural Gas Bounty

Seven Plays Dominate North America Activity

Energy Expo Caters to Teachers, Students

Greenpeace Protest Sparks Questions About Security of Alberta Oilsands

Wyo. community blames fracking for water woes

Gran Tierra Energy Announces Opening of Office in Brazil and Appointment of President for Brazil Business Unit

Energy Transfer Partners' Tiger Pipeline Volume Commitments Reach Two Billion Cubic Feet Per Day

EnCana Corporation's Subsidiary Cenovus Energy Commences US$ Private Debt Offering

EnCana Proceeds With Plan to Split into Two Distinct and Independent Energy Companies

CenterPoint Energy Field Services Signs Long-Term Agreements With EnCana & Shell to Expand Gathering and Treating Facilities in Haynesville Shale to 700 Million Cubic Feet Per Day

Energy Transfer Partners' Tiger Pipeline Announces Additional Volume Commitment

EnCana to present at EnerCom’s 2009 Oil & Gas Conference

EnerCom, Inc. Announces Presenting Companies for The Oil & Gas Conference(R) August 9-13, 2009

EnCana doubles cash reward to $1 million to help solve Dawson Creek bombings