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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...]

Leesburg, Orlando's Inellon Corporation Receive 'Smart Grid' Federal Grants

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:47:00 GMT

Oct. 28--LEESBURG -- City officials were elated to learn Tuesday that the city has won a $9.7 million federal matching grant to install "smart meters" to help electric-utility customers keep better tabs of the electrical usage and cut power bills.
Elsewhere in Central Florida, Intellon Corporation of Orlando won a $4.95 million grant to modify power-line communications to "enhance smart-grid functionality."
In all, 100 grants across the country and only eight in Florida were chosen for $3.4 billion in federal stimulus money targeting smart grid energy projects.

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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

Leesburg, Orlando's Inellon Corporation Receive 'Smart Grid' Federal Grants

Public Sector Jobs Seen As More Secure: But Pace of Losses Has Accelerated

TU Forum Addresses Alternative Energy: A Keynote Speaker Warns Against Chasing Fads Without Thinking of Far-Reaching Consequences.

Alternative Energy Solutions Discussed at TU Conference

EDITORIAL: Obama Needed to Make Pitch

Tulsa Conference to Address Electricity Issues: Energy: Future of Power

The Buffalo News, N.Y., David Robinson Column: Region Needs Bigger Jolt From Cheap Electricity

Harvard Energy Expert to Speak: Electricity Grids Will Be the Topic at the TU Conference.

Harvard Energy Expert to Speak: Electricity Grids Will Be the Topic at the TU Conference.

Boeing Starts Repairs on 787 Dreamliner: Chicago-Based Boeing Has Said It Expects the Dreamliner to Take Its First Flight By the End of the Year

21st Century Holding Company Announces Earnings Release Date

21st Century Holding Company Rejects Homeowners Choice Proposal As Not in Best Interests of Shareholders

Homeowners Choice Submits Proposal to Merge With 21st Century Holding Company

21st Century Holding Company's Subsidiary Received Rate Increase Approval By Florida's Office of Insurance Regulation

21st Century Holding Company Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

21st Century Holding Company Reports Improved Gross Premiums Written and Net Income

Employers Holdings, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Earnings and Declares Third Quarter Dividend

Employers Holdings, Inc. Schedules Second Quarter, 2009 Earnings Release

EMPLOYERS(R) Launches Agent Marketing Toolbox to Further Enhance Ease of Doing Business, Agent-Carrier Workflows

21st Century Holding Company Announces Earnings Release Date

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