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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...]

EDITORIAL: Banks are too big, if too big to fail: Ignoring British example, Obama wants to prop up financial behemoths.

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:47:00 GMT

Nov. 8--Ignoring British example, Obama wants to prop up financial behemoths.
As Alan Greenspan, the former chairman of the Federal Reserve, put it, "If it is too big to fail, it is too big."
Paul A. Volcker, another former chairman of the Federal Reserve, thinks a new version of the Glass Steagall Act, repealed in 1999, should be enacted to separate commercial from investment banking.

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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

EDITORIAL: Banks are too big, if too big to fail: Ignoring British example, Obama wants to prop up financial behemoths.

BofA director flying high on perks of special deal: Former FleetBoston CEO Chad Gifford's jet travel cost bank more than $1million last year.

BofA took risks long before Merrill: In '07, CEO Lewis launched effort to ramp up loans, investment banking while still spending on deals.

Energy company vows it's cautious: Chesapeake Energy explains protections it practices during drilling for natural gas.

E-Mails Show BofA's Worry Over Merrill Lynch Deal: But Bank's Top Lawyer Said Execs Didn't Have Grounds to Stop Merrill Lynch Deal, Investigators Told.

E-Mails Show BofA's Worry Over Merrill Lynch Deal: But Bank's Top Lawyer Said Execs Didn't Have Grounds to Stop Merrill Lynch Deal, Investigators Told.

E-Mails Show BofA Worry Over Merrill: But Bank's Top Lawyer Said Execs Didn't Have Grounds to Stop Merrill Lynch Deal, Investigators Told.

Wells Fargo Tops Deposit List: Data: Bank of America Slips to Second Place in State

Bank of America Loses $2.24B As Loan Losses Rise

Lewis Won't Get 2009 Pay: Retiring BofA Chief Opts Not to Dispute Federal Pay Czar, Who Also is Scrutinizing Salaries at Other Big Banks.

Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll and Keller Rohrback Announce Final Approval of Merrill Lynch ERISA Settlement

Abbey Spanier Rodd & Abrams, LLP Commences Class Action Securities Lawsuit on Behalf of All Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. Shareholders as of October 10, 2008 and/or Those Who Acquired Bank of America Common Stock on the Consummation of the Acquisition

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. Announces Results of Offer to Purchase for Cash Any and All of the Outstanding Exchange Liquid Yield Option ™ Notes due 2032 (Zero Coupon – Floating Rate – Senior)

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. Notice of Offer to Purchase in Cash Any and All of the Outstanding Exchange Liquid Yield Option ™ Notes due 2032 (Zero Coupon – Floating Rate – Senior)

California Microenterprise Leaders Announce $1 Million Investment By Merrill Lynch for Los Angeles Business Start-Ups

Research and Markets: 10 Trends That Will Shape Financial Services in 2009

Fitch: BofA Enhances Global Franchise With Merrill Buy; IDR Affirmed at 'AA-' - Jan 2 2009 11:51PM

Fitch: BofA Enhances Global Franchise With Merrill Buy; IDR Affirmed at 'AA-' - Jan 2 2009 7:51AM

Standard & Poor's Announces Changes to U.S. Indices - 23-12-08

Financial 15 Split Corp.: Regular Monthly Dividend Declaration for Preferred Share - Dec 18 2008 9:53AM

Form 4 Montag Thomas K. For: Jan 01 (10K)

Form 4 THAIN JOHN A For: Jan 01 (10K)

Form 4 Sanzone Thomas J. For: Jan 01 (10K)

Form 4 ROSSOTTI CHARLES O For: Jan 01 (10K)

Form 4 MERRILL LYNCH & CO., For: Jan 01 Filed by: REESE ANN N (10K)

Form 4 MERRILL LYNCH & CO., For: Jan 01 Filed by: PRUEHER JOSEPH W (10K)

Form 4 PETERS AULANA L For: Jan 01 (10K)

Form 4 MERRILL LYNCH & CO., For: Jan 01 Filed by: Cairnhill Investments (Mauritius) Pte Ltd (10K)

Form 4 ROSSOTTI CHARLES O For: Dec 18 (10K)

Form 4 Christ Carol T For: Dec 18 (10K)