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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...]

White-collar jobless prevalent in Richmond area

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:51:00 GMT

Nov. 8--The worst recession in 70 years has ended.
"The recession is not over until everyone who wants to work is working and working at what they want to do," said Walter Courtney of Montpelier.
He was a project manager at a bank, but was laid off early in the economic downturn.

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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

White-collar jobless prevalent in Richmond area

Grant to speed production of methane energy plant

Local Office Vacancy Rate is High and Going Higher

LandAmerica Knew End Was Near, Clients Say

A Year Ago Today, Financial Meltdown Began

Richmond Index Rebounds

Richmond-Area Jobless Rate Rises to 8.1 Percent

FIRST COAST TICKER: Executives Say Solar Energy Initiatives Still on Target

In Virginia, Layoffs Hit Richmond Area Hardest

Fidelity National Financial Invests in Village Inn, Baker's Square Restaurants

Fidelity Releases Metro Phoenix Real Estate Trends and Predictions

Fidelity National Financial, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2009 EPS of $0.40

Fidelity National Financial, Inc. Announces Three-Year Stock Repurchase Program

Fidelity National Financial, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.15

Fidelity National Financial, Inc. Announces 2nd Quarter 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call

A.M. Best Removes From Under Review and Downgrades Ratings of Fidelity National Financial, Inc. and Its Title Insurance Subsidiaries

Fidelity National Financial, Inc. to Present at Stephens, Inc. Spring Investment Conference

Fidelity National Financial, Inc. Announces Acquistion of LoanCare Servicing Center, Inc.

ServiceLink offering Loan Modification & Refinance Services for Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan Transactions

Fidelity National Financial, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2009 EPS of ($0.06)

Form 4 Fidelity National Financ For: Oct 24 Filed by: STINSON ALAN L (10K)

Form 4 Fidelity National Financ For: Oct 24 Filed by: FOLEY WILLIAM P II (10K)

Form 4 LANDAMERICA FINANCIAL For: Oct 07 Filed by: EVANS GEORGE WILLIAM (10K)

Form 4 Fidelity National Financ For: Oct 18 Filed by: STINSON ALAN L (10K)

Form 4 Fidelity National Financ For: Oct 18 Filed by: QUIRK RAYMOND R (10K)

Form 4 Fidelity National Financ For: Oct 18 Filed by: PARK ANTHONY (10K)

Form 4 Fidelity National Financ For: Oct 18 Filed by: Murphy Daniel K. (10K)

Form 4 FOLEY WILLIAM P II For: Aug 28 (10K)

Form 4 Massey Richard N For: Aug 27 (10K)

Form 4 FOLEY WILLIAM P II For: Aug 25 (10K)