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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...]

Power to the people?: Companies say price has to be right

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:45:00 GMT

Nov. 7--LEWISBURG -- Managers of mid- to large-size businesses shopped their options for electricity suppliers here Friday, but "choice" remained largely a phantom for private homeowners.
The closest one could get to hope that competition pressure would force prices down for home users served by PPL Electric Utilities was with Direct Energy of Pittsburgh.
Mike Beck, Direct Energy's vice president for residential business, confirmed in a phone call that the firm is actively looking at PPL territory, but insisted no decision has been made.

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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

Power to the people?: Companies say price has to be right

Drivers Feel Pinch From Rising Gas Prices

Newfield, Hess to Explore Marcellus Shale Jointly

Exxon Said to Be in Talks to Buy $4 Billion Stake in Ghana Oil Field

Study Shows High Level of Potentially Toxic Air Pollution in DISH

Home Energy Audits Offer Chance for Savings

Brazil Contemplating Changes in Oil Law

PROFILE TIM COOPER: Tapping a Passion

Crosstex Energy Divests Mississippi, Alabama and South Texas Assets

Energy Stocks: Gusher or Dry Hole?

Crosstex Energy Reports Third-Quarter 2009 Results

Hess Reports Estimated Results for the Third Quarter of 2009

KMP Third Quarter Distribution $1.05 Per Unit

TEAK Midstream Secures $100 Million Private Equity Investment

Crosstex Energy Acquires Eunice Natural Gas Liquids Processing Plant, Fractionation Facility for $42 Million

KMP Completes Natural Gas Acquisition

Women's Energy Network, North Texas Chapter Announces Board of Directors

Charlesbank Completes $220 Million Acquisition of Natural Gas Assets

Crosstex Energy Reports Second-Quarter 2009 Results

Crosstex Completes Sale of Mississippi, Alabama and South Texas Assets

Form 3 Boubel Gary For: Sep 21 (10K)

Form 4 CROSSTEX ENERGY INC For: Sep 23 Filed by: CHIEFTAIN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC (10K)

Form 4 HESS CORP For: Sep 22 Filed by: SANDISON GEORGE (10K)

Form 4 HESS CORP For: Sep 10 Filed by: HESS JOHN B (10K)

Form 4 HESS CORP For: Sep 08 Filed by: HESS JOHN B (10K)

Form 4 LUBAR SHELDON B For: Aug 13 (10K)

Form 4 CRAIN JAMES C For: Aug 13 (10K)

Form 4 MURCHISON ROBERT F For: Aug 13 (10K)

Form 4 HESS CORP For: Aug 10 Filed by: HESS JOHN B (10K)

Form 4 HESS CORP For: Aug 07 Filed by: HESS JOHN B (10K)