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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...]

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...]

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...]

BRIEF: John Bean Gets Ground Support Order From China Southern Airlines

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:19:00 GMT

Feb. 18--Chicago-based John Bean Technologies Corp. said Wednesday that it was awarded a "major" $6.4 million ground-support equipment order from China Southern Airlines.
The maker of equipment used in food-processing and air transportation industries said the Chinese airline's order calls for JBT to provide cargo loaders as well as pushback and maintenance tow tractors.
JBT, spun off last July from former parent FMC Technologies Inc., said it is "pleased to expand upon our long-term relationship with China Southern."

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Bank Failures – This Time We Dig Into The Facts

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

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

Are Discount Brokers Shares Worth Owning?

BRIEF: John Bean Gets Ground Support Order From China Southern Airlines

Halter USX China Index Up 10.59% for Third Quarter 2009

The Bank Holdings Announces Voluntary Delisting of Its Common Stock

The Bank Holdings Announces Joint Agreement to Strengthen Subsidiary Bank Condition and Operations

Halter USX China Index Up 40.88% for Second Quarter 2009

Halter USX China Index Announces First Quarter 2009 Results and Adds New Constituents - Mar 31 2009 8:21PM

The Bank Holdings Announces Fourth Quarter & Year-End Results

Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Benchmark Electronics, Inc., Tower Group Inc., AutoZone, Inc., China Southern Airlines Company Limited and CEMEX S.A. De C.V.

China Southern Builds First Olympic Flight Attendants Etiquette Mission in the Chinese Aviation Industry

The Bank Holdings Announces Participation in the Capital Purchase Program - Nov 1 2008 12:52AM

The Bank Holdings Announces Participation in the Capital Purchase Program - Oct 31 2008 8:49PM

Form 3 BANK HOLDINGS For: Feb 04 Filed by: BARONE ROBERT N (10K)

Form 3 BANK HOLDINGS For: Jan 29 Filed by: Capurro Keith Lee (10K)

Form 4 BANK HOLDINGS For: Dec 18 Filed by: Faulstich Lance (10K)

Form 4 BANK HOLDINGS For: Dec 10 Filed by: Faulstich Lance (10K)

Form 4 BOURDEAU JOSEPH PATRICK For: Dec 02 (10K)

Form 4 BANK HOLDINGS For: Nov 26 Filed by: Haw Jesse J (10K)

Form 4 ALLISON EDWARD EARL For: Nov 25 (10K)

Form 4 BANK HOLDINGS For: Nov 25 Filed by: Funk David A (10K)

Form 4 BANK HOLDINGS For: Nov 24 Filed by: Haw Jesse J (10K)

Form 4 GIOMI HAROLD GEORGE For: Nov 24 (10K)