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Wall Street Closes Higher, General Electric (NYSE: GE) Rallies

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:14:45 GMT

US stocks finished higher on Friday as investors shrugged off disappointing government data showing the unemployment rate hit 10.2 percent in October - the highest in 26-1/2 years.[More...]

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...]

Energy Star sales on tap this weekend: Energy-efficient appliances tax-free through Sunday

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:46:00 GMT

Nov. 7--Going green will save North Carolinians some green this weekend.
Gov. Bev Perdue recently announced that customers can take advantage of savings during the state's second annual tax-free weekend for selected Energy Star-rated appliances.
Items that meet guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are authorized to carry the Energy Star label.

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Wall Street Closes Higher, General Electric (NYSE: GE) Rallies

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

Energy Star sales on tap this weekend: Energy-efficient appliances tax-free through Sunday

Stolen goods cache discovered in Missouri

YOUR TECH: iPhone is gift of decade

Police identify man killed in Duluth construction accident: A man was fatally injured Saturday in an accident at the Texas Roadhouse construction site.

GOP Seems Hopeful This Time ... Really

Startup: Journey Gym of Portland

Gas Leak Closes Busy Route 28 in Salem

Fleeger's Hardware to Shutter Bancroft Location: Hardware Vet Gives Ground

PSE to Give Away Last of 500,000 Light Bulbs: SAVING ENERGY: Should Reduce Utility Bills By More Than $20 Million

RidgewaterEquity.com Free Fundamental Sector & Market Research on HOC, MA, CVS, LOW, VTG and HLS

Expo Holdings, Inc. Issues Corporate Update

Lowe's Announces Growth Strategies at 2009 Analyst and Investor Conference

Seize the Day and Pave the Way: Enjoy Fall Outside While Preparing Home for Winter's Arrival

Expo Holdings, Inc.'s New Product Awarded Patent Pending Status

The Home Depot to Present at Goldman Sachs Sixteenth Annual Global Retailing Conference

Lowe's Enters Joint Venture To Develop Home Improvement Stores in Australia ; Strategic Alliance With Australia's Largest Retailer, Woolworths, to Create Comprehensive Network of Stores; First Stores Expected to Open in 2011

Lowe's Enters Joint Venture To Develop Home Improvement Stores in Australia

Lowe's Companies, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend

Lowe's Enters Joint Venture To Develop Home Improvement Stores in Australia

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Form 4 BERNAUER DAVID W For: Sep 30 (10K)

Form 4 LOWES COMPANIES INC For: Sep 16 Filed by: BROWN MICHAEL K (10K)

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Form 4 LOWES COMPANIES INC For: Sep 01 Filed by: BRIDGEFORD GREGORY M (10K)

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