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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...]

Safety, Transportation, Personal Issues Weigh into City Race

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:47:00 GMT

Nov. 1--Burlington voters will choose a mayor and two council members Tuesday.
Three of the four City Council candidates -- Celo Faucette, Stephen Ross and Larry Sharpe -- have held or run for high profile public offices before.
William R. "Buddy" Baker was Burlington's city manager for nearly two decades.

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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

Safety, Transportation, Personal Issues Weigh into City Race

Sector Snap: Economic news gives airlines boost

American Loses $359 Million

Business Highlights

Airlines still looking for business travelers

MGM Mirage, Caterpillar, Apple are big movers

UAL posts 3Q loss, sees business travel improving

Sector Snap: Airline shares mostly higher

Earnings roundup: United Airlines, UnitedHealth

UAL posts 3Q loss, sees business travel improving

Fitch Rates UAL Corp.'s Senior Convertible Notes 'C'/RR6

Maui Electric Files 2010 Rate Request With Public Utilities Commission

Halter USX China Index Up 10.59% for Third Quarter 2009

Ensign Energy Services Inc. - Webcast from the Peters & Co. 2009 North American Oil & Gas Conference - September 17, 2009

United Airlines Moves to Cash-Free Environment on Trans-Atlantic, Brazil and Argentina Flights

Hanwei announces financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2009

Hanwei second quarter 2009 financial results conference call notification

Ten Years of Economy Plus, Up to Five Inches of More Legroom Equals One Great Anniversary Sale

Hawaiian Electric Company Announces Appointment to Its Board of Directors

UPDATE - Ensign Energy Services Inc. - Second Quarter Results Conference Call and Webcast - August 10, 2009

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