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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...]

ARRAY(0xd11623c)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:08:00 GMT

Nov. 6--Spirit AeroSystems CEO Jeff Turner says he's concerned that Boeing and Airbus might cut production on single-aisle, narrow-body jetliners.
There are sign that rates should be trimmed, Turner said Thursday during a conference call after the company reported its third-quarter results.
"I felt terrible three months ago and six months ago -- terribly worried I should say," Turner said in response to whether he feels better than he did three or six months ago on whether rates will hold.

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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

ARRAY(0xd11623c)

Lenoir County Unemployment Rate Dropped in September

Has the Wichita Economy Hit Bottom Yet?

City of Wichita to Fight Westar Rate Merger

Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results; Results Include Unusual Items; Updates 2009 Financial Guidance

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Westar South Customers May Pay for North's Co2 Emissions

Westar Rate Parity May Mean Higher Bills

Jobless Rate Rising Again: Lenoir, Greene, Jones All See Increase for May

Kinston City Council Passes $98.1 Million Budget: Budget Includes No Transfer From Fund Balance or Property Tax Rate Increase, but Higher Water and Wastewater Rates.

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Gabelli & Company, Inc.’s 15th Annual Aircraft Supplier Conference

Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results; Results Include Unusual Items; Updates 2009 Financial Guidance

StockPreacher Issues Trading Outlook for Varian Inc.

Waters Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results

Spirit AeroSystems to Release Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results on July 30

Waters Drives Efficiency in the Clinical and Research Laboratory and Showcases New MassTrak Systems at AACC 2009

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