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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...]

Treasury OKs another firm for toxic asset program

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:48:00 GMT

WASHINGTON - Investment company RLJ Western Asset Management LP has raised enough money to join with the government in buying toxic assets held by banks, the Treasury Department said Thursday.
The purchases of the soured mortgage securities and other assets in the government's Public-Private Investment Program, or PPIP, are aimed at enabling banks to resume more robust lending to support an economic recovery.
Treasury said that RLJ Western Asset Management raised more than the $500 million minimum needed to close investment funds under the program.

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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

Treasury OKs another firm for toxic asset program

Silicon Valley Chip Companies May Face Drawn-Out Economic Recovery

Mark R. Fetting to Present at the 2009 Bank of America Merrill Lynch Banking & Financial Services Conference

Silicon Valley Chip Companies May Face Drawn-Out Economic Recovery

Business Highlights

Mutual Funds Rise

The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville, Mark Basch Column: FIRST COAST TICKER: Nassau Bank Ordered to Improve Operations

The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville, Mark Basch Column: FIRST COAST TICKER: Federal Regulator Orders Nassau County Bank to Improve Operations

Mark R. Fetting to Present at the 2009 Barclays Global Financial Services Conference

ENERGY: U.S. Crude Output on the Rise

Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position As of August 31, 2009

Western Asset Emerging Markets Income Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position As of August 31, 2009

Western Asset Municipal Defined Opportunity Trust Inc. Announces Financial Position As of August 31, 2009

Western Asset Inflation Management Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position As of July 31, 2009

Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position As of July 31, 2009

Mark R. Fetting to Present at the 2009 Barclays Global Financial Services Conference

Western Asset Variable Rate Strategic Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position As of June 30, 2009

LMP Corporate Loan Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position As of June 30, 2009

Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Financial Position As of June 30, 2009

Legg Mason Announces Completion of Exchange Offer for Its Equity Units

Form 4 LEGG MASON INC For: Oct 30 Filed by: SCHMOKE KURT L (10K)

Form 4 LEGG MASON INC For: Oct 30 Filed by: KOERNER JOHN E III (10K)

Form 4 LEGG MASON INC For: Oct 30 Filed by: ST GEORGE NICHOLAS J (10K)

Form 4 LEGG MASON INC For: Oct 30 Filed by: FETTING MARK R (10K)

Form 4 LEGG MASON INC For: Oct 30 Filed by: BERESFORD DENNIS R (10K)

Form 4 Nattans Jeffrey A For: Oct 30 (10K)

Form 4 RICHARDSON MARGARET MILN For: Oct 30 (10K)

Form 3 PELTZ NELSON For: Oct 27 (10K)

Form 4 Nattans Jeffrey A For: Jul 27 (10K)

Form 4 LEGG MASON INC For: Jul 27 Filed by: FETTING MARK R (10K)