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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...]

Regional Economy Shows a Slight Growth Upturn

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:51:00 GMT

Oct. 30--On the same day the U.S. government confirmed that the national economy is growing again, Kansas City area business leaders heard that the region is recovering even faster.
Even with the renewed growth, economist Frank Lenk said Thursday, the regional economy could take months to recover, and years to make up lost jobs.
The regional economy is likely to grow 2.4 percent in the next 12 months, according to the annual economic outlook from Lenk, the chief economist of the Mid-America Regional Council.

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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

Regional Economy Shows a Slight Growth Upturn

Settlement Brings $1 Million Windfall for Downtown Wig Store Owners

Electric Heat Customers Will Feel a Pinch This Winter; Oil, Natural Gas Users Get a Break

Duluth City Council Candidates Spar ? Amicably ? at First Debate

Former Bloch home being razed in Missouri

Kasey Kahne wins Sunday's Sprint Cup race

A Giant Shadow: Homegrown CompuServe Gave Columbus a Tech-Savvy Flair in the '70s and '80s; Now, Little is Left

UPI Sports Calendar for Sunday, Sept. 6

Stimulus Package Means an April 15 Sting for Some Taxpayers

Bridgepoint Ed, Quiksilver, Ulta Salon big movers

10 Million Taxpayers Face Oct. 15 Extension Deadline

Healthcare Veteran Paul Kacik Joins McGladrey Capital Markets As Managing Director

Synergetics USA, Inc. Announces Stay of Alcon Patent and Trademark Infringement Lawsuit

Pep Boys Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results

Mitcham Industries Reports Fiscal 2010 Second Quarter Results ; - Excluding Special Items, Company Reports Net Loss of $0.05 Per Share; - Branches Established in Peru and Colombia; - Company Renews and Expands Its Exclusive Agreement With Sercel

H&Amp;R Block Reports Fiscal 2010 First Quarter Results

Gander Mountain Company Announces Second Quarter 2009 Results

H&R Block to Release Fiscal 2010 First Quarter Results September 4

Gander Mountain Company's Second Quarter Results and Pre-Recorded Call Scheduled for September 1, 2009

Home Is Where the Tax Breaks Are

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