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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...]

US Market Key Risers and Fallers

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:13:33 GMT

US Market Key Risers and Fallers for Tuesday 3rd November S&P 500 - Risers Black Decker Corp. (BDK) $62.00 +30.97% Burlingtn N Sante Fe (BNI) $97.00 +27.51% American International Group Inc. (AIG) $39.22 +14.31% Stanley Works The (SWK) $49.69 +10.06% GANNETT CO INC (GCI) $10.54 +7.99% Union Pacific Corp. (UNP) $59.41 +7.90% S&P 500 - Fallers Novellus Systems Inc. (NVLS) $19.65 -5.42% Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) $45.06 -4.37% Kla-Tencor Corp. ! (KLAC) $31.51 -4.10% Sandisk Corp. (SNDK) $20.04 -3.95% Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) $11.89 -3.31% Rockwell Collins Inc. (COL) $49.24 -3.03% Dow Jones I.A - Risers Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) $56.46 +1.75% Alcoa Inc.[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...]

UPI NewsTrack Business

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:05:00 GMT

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Wal-Mart prepares for Christmas price cuts

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:17:00 GMT

Wal-Mart prepares for Christmas price cuts[More...]

Cisco reports lower profits, but beats expectations

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:49:00 GMT

Nov. 5--Cisco Systems CEO John Chambers, buoyed by better than expected quarterly revenue and profits, became the latest high-tech chief to point to an economic rebound, saying growth finally appears to be nosing in an upward trajectory.
The San Jose networking giant said profit in the first quarter was $1.8 billion, or 30 cents a share, a 19 percent drop from $2.2 billion, or 37 cents a share, for the same period a year ago.
Revenue for the quarter, which ended Oct. 24, was $9 billion, a 13 percent slip from the year-ago quarter.

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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

US Market Key Risers and Fallers

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

UPI NewsTrack Business

Wal-Mart prepares for Christmas price cuts

Cisco reports lower profits, but beats expectations

Antitrust suit adds to Intel's legal fights

San Jose gets 2012 skating championships

UPI NewsTrack TopNews

Cisco forecasts growth for first time in downturn

Ex-HP CEO Fiorina to run for U.S. Senate

Cisco reports lower profits, but beats expectations

PCs shed pounds and CD drives, gain touch screens

Pitney Bowes Announces Third Quarter 2009 Results

MIPS Technologies Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2010 Financial Results; Royalty Revenue Increases 27% Sequentially

Propalms, Inc. Signs OEM Agreement With the Leading Provider of Endpoint Security Software and Technology

American Banker, Bank Technology News and IDC Financial Insights Announce 2009 FinTech Top 25 Enterprise Technology Vendors Ranking

Interphase and SafeNet Collaborate on Integrated Carrier-Grade IPsec Solution

CTS Announces Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Lavante Expands Management Team With Key Engineering Hire

WWT Gains Gold Solution Advisor Status With Citrix

Trade Alert: Dragon Capital Group - October 27, 2009

Exceed Company Ltd. To Ring the NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell

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