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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...]

Americas: World News

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:46:00 GMT

Brazil: GDF Suez has signed a cooperation agreement with Eletrobras subsidiary Electronuclear aimed at exchanging information and experience, in order to pursue Brazil's nuclear programme.
Canada: Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has announced plans to close four coal fired power units four years ahead of a 2014 target date when it plans to eliminate all coal fired plants.
Canada: The Alberta Electric System Operator is recommending the construction of 240 kV transmission lines to connect up to 700 MW of wind power and meet the power needs of new pipelines in east central Alberta over the next ten years at a cost of C$1 bn ($934m).

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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

Americas: World News

Lawmakers Seek Mirant Plant Study

Prince George's Power Operator Sued: Mirant Accused of Letting Particle Pollution into Air

State Will Review Facilities' Emissions / Kaine Unveils Novel Plan to Survey Pollution From Old Power Plants, Factories

State to Review Older Facilities' Emissions

BOG Changes Just Hours Away: Senate OKs Bill That Would Add Faculty Member

The Baltimore Sun Jay Hancock Column: Rushing into Energy Legislation Could Produce Nasty Shock

Environmental Groups Suing State Over City Trash Incinerator

Running on Empty: the Electricity-Water Nexus and the U.S. Electric Utility Sector

The Baltimore Sun Jay Hancock Column: Slump Can Be Used to Brighten Md.'s Future

Mirant Enters Ten-Year Power Purchase Agreement With PG&E for New 760 MW Marsh Landing Generating Station

MedMira and Triplex to Launch Five New Rapid Tests in Mainland China and Hong Kong for Infectious Diseases, STDs, and Drugs of Abuse

MedMira Announces Draw Down of Equity Line

MedMira Announces Settlement of Debt

MedMira Introduces Expanded Multiplo(TM) Product Line at US Military Conference

MedMira Announces Completion of Equity Line Draw Down

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