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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...]

Earnings Preview: Electronic Arts

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:51:00 GMT

NEW YORK - Video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc. reports earnings for its fiscal second quarter, which ended in September, on Monday after the market closes.
The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period.
Electronic Arts, however, could beat Wall Street's expectations for the quarter, according to some analysts, driven by sales of games such as "The Beatles: Rock Band" and "Madden NFL 10."

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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

Earnings Preview: Electronic Arts

Business events scheduled for the coming week

US video game sales slide in August for 6th month

Experts Talk of Turning RECESSION INTO OPPORTUNITY: Businesses Must Adapt, Symposium Speakers Say

VeriFone, BP, Novavax, Take-Two are big movers

Beatles, Stones, Super Mario: big autumn for games

Sony cuts PS3 price around world, offers upgrade

Electronic Arts CEO says PS3 price cut great move

Icahn Exits As Williams Cos. Shareholder

Pogo.Com Celebrates Ten Years of Online Innovation and Community

The First National Tween Girl Summit Announces AOL's JSYK.Com and Sharpie(R) As Official Sponsors

EA Unleashes the Gargoyles With the Release of Ultima Online: Stygian Abyss

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. To Present at the Kaufman Bros. 12th Annual Investor Conference

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Announces Settlement of Securities Class Action

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2009 Financial Results

Electronic Arts Developer Joins S-3D Gaming Alliance (S3DGA) Advisory Board

VH1 and VH1 Classic Celebrate The Beatles with The Beatles Anthology Premiering in Three Installments August 26, September 2, and September 9 at 9PM*

Harmonix and MTV Games Make Major Music Announcements at Gamescom 2009

Form 4 Simonson Richard A For: Nov 02 (10K)

Form 4 Paul Vivek For: Nov 02 (10K)

Form 4 ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. For: Oct 16 Filed by: LINZNER JOEL (10K)

Form 4 ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. For: Oct 16 Filed by: FLORIN GERHARD (10K)

Form 4 ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. For: Oct 16 Filed by: Toledano Gabrielle B (10K)

Form 4 ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. For: Oct 16 Filed by: HUMBLE RODNEY (10K)

Form 4 ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. For: Oct 16 Filed by: Gibeau Frank (10K)

Form 4 ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. For: Oct 16 Filed by: Bene Stephen G (10K)

Form 4 ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. For: Oct 16 Filed by: BARKER KENNETH A (10K)

Form 4 Moore Peter For: Sep 21 (10K)