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Bank Failures – This Time We Dig Into The Facts

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:11:47 GMT

Yesterday’s five bank failures bring the number of banks to fail during this economic storm to 120. Should these bank failures come as a surprise? No, some were already slapped with a Cease and Desist order prior to the FDIC shutting them down. The FDIC never announces to anyone, not even to the bank being closed that they will be seized ahead of time.[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...]

4 Stocks With Higher Dividends

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:30:18 GMT

Investing in Dividend Stocks is a long-term strategy. Frequent buying and selling of dividend stocks can significantly increase your expenses and taxes, thus lowering your returns.[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...]

Currency Pair Overview: Major Pairs Near Major Moving Averages

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:34:22 GMT

Nov 04 09 Most of the major pairs spent the Asian session trading near their major moving averages. During the session, Japan released their monetary policy meeting minutes where the bank pushed for better corporate funding support. Also, from Australia came the trade balance report which showed that the trade deficit widened less than forecasted.[More...]

Dollar Trades Higher As Fed Rate Announcement Awaited

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:23:19 GMT

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep its benchmark Interest Rate unchanged near zero today, as traders get ready for a busy news cycle. Investors will focus on the interest rate outlook, but many analysts say the Fed is unlikely to change the wording of its pledge to keep rates low for an extended period. This may have the result of stabilizing USD trading, or potentially driving the world's primary currency to new extremes. Will the USD experience a reversal from yesterday's bullishness?[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...]

Strike threatened at Arizona supermarkets

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:26:00 GMT

Strike threatened at Arizona supermarkets[More...]

Sacramento-Area Flu-Shot Strategy: Seek Out Seasonal; Wait (Mostly) on H1N1

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:03:00 GMT

Oct. 23--If you're considering getting the H1N1 flu shot, forget it for now, unless you are pregnant or have a very young child.
While you wait for the H1N1 shots to become more widely available later this fall, officials recommend you get the seasonal flu shot.
It still possible to find the seasonal shots in the Sacramento area.

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Bank Failures – This Time We Dig Into The Facts

Biostar Raises $3.6 Million

Bulls Back On Track?

4 Stocks With Higher Dividends

Ford's Main Problem: The UAW's Crippling Job Classifications And Work Rules

Your Kind of Day?

The Dollar-Proof Portfolio

Currency Pair Overview: Major Pairs Near Major Moving Averages

Dollar Trades Higher As Fed Rate Announcement Awaited

What Investors Should Look for In Today’s Fed Statement

Strike threatened at Arizona supermarkets

Sacramento-Area Flu-Shot Strategy: Seek Out Seasonal; Wait (Mostly) on H1N1

Sacramento-Area Flu-Shot Strategy: Seek Out Seasonal; Wait (Mostly) on H1N1

Tom Thumb Says It Will Stock Its Shelves With Lower Prices

Earnings in Third Quarter

Safeway 3Q profit drops 35 percent on slow sales

Who Turned Out the Lights?

Jockstrip: The world as we know it.

1,658-pound pumpkin crushes competition

Earnings Preview: Safeway to report 3Q Thursday

Gabelli & Company Releases The Focus Five

Fitch Affirms Safeway's IDR at 'BBB'; Outlook Stable

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. Reports Results for Its Fiscal 2009 Fourth Quarter and Year

Safeway Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2009 Earnings

The Bank Holdings Announces Voluntary Delisting of Its Common Stock

Safeway Inc. Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Dividend

Overhill Farms Reports Revenues of $54.5 Million, Net Income of $2.6 Million, for Third Quarter

Universal Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividends

Universal Corporation Reports Strong First Quarter Earnings

Safeway Launches Annual Fundraising Campaign for MDA

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Form 4 BOEHLKE CHARLES A JR For: Nov 04 (10K)

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Form 4 MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT For: Oct 23 Filed by: Bonomo Charles (10K)

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Form 4 MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT For: Oct 26 Filed by: COX THOMAS (10K)

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