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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...]

BPO Space Oversupply Seen to Remain Until 2012

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:51:00 GMT

Sep. 4--FILINVEST Land Inc. (FLI) said the oversupply in business process outsourcing (BPO) office space in Metro Manila would persist in the next three years.
Joseph Yap, FLI president and chief executive, said the demand for BPO space in Metro Manila remains, but several developers already noted a glut in available supply.
Quezon City and Fort Boni-facio are the two growth areas for BPO office space.

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Filinvest Land to Bid for Global City Property

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:53:00 GMT

Jun. 9--In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) said it submitted last week the eligibility requirements for the privatization and joint venture development of BCDA's 8.38-hectare property at Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.
In April, BCDA said the property would be disposed using the National Economic and Development Authority's guidelines for Competitive Challenge Type Procedure for Public-Private Joint Ventures issued last year.
Under this competitive challenge scheme, BCDA would be inviting proposals from other firms to match a proposal submitted by a developer.

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CHC and First Reserve Announce Closing of Plan of Arrangement - PR Newswire

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:28:00 GMT

CHC Helicopter Corporation and First Reserve Corporation are pleased to announce that the Plan of Arrangement between 6922767 Canada Inc., an affiliate of funds managed by First Reserve, and CHC was completed today. The Arrangement was overwhelmingly approved by CHC's shareholders at a special meeting held on April 29, 2008, and was approved by the British Columbia Supreme Court on May 1, 2008. Under the Arrangement, 6922767 Canada Inc. acquired all of CHC's outstanding Class A Subordinate Voting Shares and Class B Multiple Voting Shares for cash consideration of CDN$32.68 per share.[More...]

CHC and First Reserve Announce Closing of Plan of Arrangement - Market Wire

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:43:00 GMT

GREENWICH, CT, and HOUSTON, TX and LONDON, UK and VANCOUVER, BC -- -- 09/16/08 -- CHC Helicopter Corporation and First Reserve Corporation are pleased to announce that the Plan of Arrangement between 6922767 Canada Inc., an affiliate of funds managed by First Reserve, and CHC was completed today. The Arrangement was overwhelmingly approved by CHC's shareholders at a special meeting held on April 29, 2008, and was approved by the British Columbia Supreme Court on May 1, 2008. Under the Arrangement, 6922767 Canada Inc. acquired all of CHC's outstanding Class A Subordinate Voting Shares and Class B Multiple Voting Shares for cash consideration of CDN$32.68 per share.[More...]

CHC and First Reserve Announce Closing of Plan of Arrangement - CCN

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:43:00 GMT

- CHC Helicopter Corporation and First Reserve Corporation are pleased to announce that the Plan of Arrangement between 6922767 Canada Inc., an affiliate of funds managed by First Reserve, and CHC was completed today. The Arrangement was overwhelmingly approved by CHC's shareholders at a special meeting held on April 29, 2008, and was approved by the British Columbia Supreme Court on May 1, 2008. Under the Arrangement, 6922767 Canada Inc. acquired all of CHC's outstanding Class A Subordinate Voting Shares and Class B Multiple Voting Shares for cash consideration of CDN$32.68 per share.[More...]

CHC Announces Expected Closing Date for Acquisition by First Reserve

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 03:16:00 GMT

- CHC Helicopter Corporation today announced that it expects the acquisition of CHC by 6922767 Canada Inc., an affiliate of a fund managed by First Reserve Corporation, to close on September 16, 2008. The parties have acknowledged that all conditions to close for the transaction have now been satisfied.[More...]