: iStockAnalyst.com Symbols Feed

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 Rise for 2 Banking Firms

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:48:00 GMT

Oct. 23--Two regional community banking companies reported higher earnings for the third quarter because they did not incur the big one-time charges for investment losses that they took last year.
Financial Institutions, the Warsaw-based parent of Five Star Bank, swung to a profit of $3.4 million, or 23 cents per share, after reporting a loss of $28.4 million, or $2.66 per share, in the third quarter of 2008.
Northwest Bancorp, the Warren, Pa.-based parent of Northwest Savings Bank, earned $12.1 million, or 25 cents per share, up 22.7 percent from $9.8 million, or 20 cents per share.

: iStockAnalyst.com Symbols Feed

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 Rise for 2 Banking Firms

Big Rebound Puts Some Spring Back in Local Stocks: Buffalo Portfolio Gained 17.6 Percent As Market Rallied in the Second Quarter

Big Rebound Puts Some Spring Back in Local Stocks: Buffalo Portfolio Gained 17.6 Percent As Market Rallied in the Second Quarter

Local CEOs' Pay Keeps Rising, Even As Economy Sags

Local CEOs' Pay Keeps Rising, Even As Economy Sags

Bear Market Hits Local Stocks Especially Hard

BMO Capital Markets Continues to Grow Its Financial Institutions Investment Banking Team

More Michigan Banks in Trouble: But State Isn't Tops in Nation Now

Two More Area Banks to Accept Federal Aid

Two More Area Banks to Accept Federal Aid

Respected Business Leader Becomes Chairman of Macatawa Bank Corp.; Richard Postma to Lead Initiatives to Raise Capital, Return Bank to Profitability

Macatawa Bank Corporation Reports 3rd Quarter Results

Macatawa Bank Corporation Announces Date for Its Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Release

Five Star Bank Appoints Karl Krebs As Executive Vice President and CFO

Financial Institutions Declares Cash Dividend

Macatawa Bank Corp. Announces Leadership Changes

Macatawa Bank Corporation Revises 2nd Quarter Results

Financial Institutions, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Earnings

Macatawa Bank Corporation Reports 2nd Quarter Results

Macatawa Bank Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call

Form 4 KREBS KARL FRANCIS For: Oct 01 (10K)

Form 3 KREBS KARL FRANCIS For: Oct 01 (10K)

Form 3 MACATAWA BANK CORP For: Aug 12 Filed by: PADNOS DOUGLAS B (10K)

Form 4 MACATAWA BANK CORP For: Jul 23 Filed by: BUGGE MARK (10K)

Form 3/A BIRMINGHAM MARTIN KEARNE For: May 06 (10K)

Form 3 BIRMINGHAM MARTIN KEARNE For: May 06 (10K)

Form 3 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS For: May 06 Filed by: HARRISON RICHARD J (10K)

Form 3 MCLAUGHLIN RONALD MITCHE For: May 06 (10K)

Form 3 MURTHA MATTHEW T For: May 06 (10K)

Form 3 WITKOWSKI JOHN JOSEPH For: May 06 (10K)