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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...]

Mixed Close as Dow Edges Lower

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:26:21 GMT

The indices ended mixed at the end – but it was a pretty interesting day. There was a lot of back and forth vacillation and volatility in the morning, but they failed to break them down below 1660 NDX and 1035 SPX.[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...]

EDITORIAL: Young Workers, Women Hurt The Most By Fallout From Economic Crisis

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:51:00 GMT

Sep. 20--How many of us have joined the ranks of the financially walking wounded?
A year after Lehman Brothers collapsed and the economic crisis began in earnest, the American economy is still gasping for breath and many Americans are reporting substantial personal stress, ongoing financial problems and skepticism that any proposed reforms will have lasting effects.
Obvious results are serious stress and depression, which can cause health problems, and a loss of health coverage, which can make it difficult or impossible to deal with those needs.

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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?

Mixed Close as Dow Edges Lower

Technology Rises And Buying Facebook

Buffett Gets His Cheque Book Out

EDITORIAL: Young Workers, Women Hurt The Most By Fallout From Economic Crisis

EDITORIAL: This Labor Day Recession is Behind Us

Washington Post scrapping 'hyperlocal' Web site

EDITORIAL: Grassley Looking Out for Iowa

Great Expectations at Business School

OPINION: Collateral Damage to Good Words, Good Names

BT shelves Phorm's Web usage monitoring for ads

Geeks double as scourges and sages at media summit

EDITORIAL: U.S. Shouldn't Wait to Tackle Climate Change

Shale Gas Acreage, European Database Draw Interest

U.S. Energy Corp. Announces Initial Production Rate of Approximately 1,776 BOE/D From the BCD Farms 16-21 #1H Bakken Well; Provides Williston Basin Drilling Program Update

Brigham Exploration Announces BCD Farms 16-21 #1H Bakken Well Produces at Initial Rate of Approximately 1,776 BOEPD

U.S. Energy Corp. Files Form S-3 Shelf Registration Statement

U.S. Energy Corp. Announces Initial Production Rate From the Brad Olson 9-16 #1H Bakken Well; Provides Oil and Gas Operations Update

Brigham Exploration Announces Brad Olson 9-16 #1H Bakken Well Produces at Initial Rate of Approximately 2,112 BOEPD

U.S. Fuel Prices Now Tied to Global Refining Output, According to OPIS

U.S. Energy Corp. To Present At the West Coast Energy Conference

The Washington Post Company Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

Brigham Exploration Announces Bakken Drilling Participation Agreement

U.S. Energy Corp. Enters Into Drilling Participation Agreement With Brigham Exploration Company in the Williston Basin

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