: iStockAnalyst.com Symbols Feed

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...]

Va. Power customers may get lower bills

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:49:00 GMT

Nov. 6--Dominion Virginia Power customers would get back more than $400 million from the company under an agreement the state's largest utility has reached with the state attorney general's office and a group of large ratepayers.
If approved by the State Corporation Commission, the proposed settlement of several pending Dominion Virginia Power rate cases would save a typical residential customer -- using 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity a month -- about $80 next year, the company said.
By agreeing to maintain Dominion Virginia Power's base-rate structure at pre-Sept.

: iStockAnalyst.com Symbols Feed

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

Va. Power customers may get lower bills

Va. Power customers could get lower bills / Refunds, credits urged in proposed settlement of base-rate cases

The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville, Mark Basch Column

Franklin Ponders Future Without Mill / Residents Brace for Shutdown of International Paper

Franklin Ponders Future Without International Paper Mill

International Paper's 3Q profit soars on tax item

International Paper's 3Q profit soars on tax item

Earnings reports to give picture of job market

Earnings reports to give picture of job market

Earnings reports to give picture of job market

Potlatch Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc. Reports Results for Third Quarter 2009

Plum Creek Renamed to Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Xpedx Expands Print Technology Offer, Deepens Collaboration With Printers of All Sizes

UPM and xpedx Sign Exclusive, Multi-Year Agreement

xpedx and Print Information Systems Leader EPMS Bring New Transparency, Efficiency to U.S. Print Supply Chain

International Paper Announces Expiration and Final Results of its Tender Offer for Any and All of its 7.40% Notes Due 2014

Rayonier Prices Private Placement of $150 Million Senior Exchangeable Notes

Rayonier Announces Proposed Private Placement of $150 Million Senior Exchangeable Notes

Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.42 Per Share

Form 4 STINNETT BRENT L For: Nov 04 (10K)

Form 3 Teffner Carrie W. For: Sep 28 (10K)

Form 4 BRANNON TIMOTHY H For: Nov 02 (10K)

Form 4 RAYONIER INC For: Oct 19 Filed by: BRANNON TIMOTHY H (10K)

Form 4 GESTRICH THOMAS E For: Oct 09 (10K)

Form 4 BRANNON TIMOTHY H For: Oct 05 (10K)

Form 4 WHITE MARTIN A For: Oct 01 (10K)

Form 4 TOBIAS STEPHEN C For: Oct 01 (10K)

Form 4/A KIRK PAUL G JR For: Sep 28 (10K)

Form 4 KIRK PAUL G JR For: Sep 28 (10K)