I think the instituonal big boys are all on vacation, and usually do not come back and weigh in until after August. The weeks ahead should be interesting, but I think September-Dcember will be the real story of this market. Until then, a lot of retail traders and a lot of choppiness. But that is what makes shprt term stuff fun.
As for screens, I use a lot of different technical trend screens for the little amount of trading I do, and option probablity screens.But when it comes down to it, I look at fundamentals, and in options at least, I like stocks that have been beaten down but which are solid cash machines...I like BUD, and like Dykstra's article today on theStreet.com, have made money off HAL options many times over the past year...
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I think the instituonal big boys are all on vacation, and usually do not come back and weigh in until after August. The weeks ahead should be interesting, but I think September-Dcember will be the real story of this market. Until then, a lot of retail traders and a lot of choppiness. But that is what makes shprt term stuff fun.
As for screens, I use a lot of different technical trend screens for the little amount of trading I do, and option probablity screens.But when it comes down to it, I look at fundamentals, and in options at least, I like stocks that have been beaten down but which are solid cash machines...I like BUD, and like Dykstra's article today on theStreet.com, have made money off HAL options many times over the past year...
HAL pisses me off..but it has been a strong stock. I dont see how you
could make a ton off the options..stock has been stuck in the 30s for
ages it seems.
wheresmyhat, I actually was thinking I prefer RMBS due to the volatility over QLGC..look at a chart and see what I mean.
QLGC might be settling in to a longer term pattern and the decreased
volatility might keep me away from the longer term position...
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HAL pisses me off..but it has been a strong stock. I dont see how you
could make a ton off the options..stock has been stuck in the 30s for
ages it seems.
wheresmyhat, I actually was thinking I prefer RMBS due to the volatility over QLGC..look at a chart and see what I mean.
QLGC might be settling in to a longer term pattern and the decreased
volatility might keep me away from the longer term position...
Bought some CF today ahead of earnings. Sitting at just under 60 bucks. GOod earnings but rev's down a bit. Up after hours. We'll see what happens. I had options on this stock when it was around 40 bucks.
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Bought some CF today ahead of earnings. Sitting at just under 60 bucks. GOod earnings but rev's down a bit. Up after hours. We'll see what happens. I had options on this stock when it was around 40 bucks.
HAL pisses me off..but it has been a strong stock. I dont see how you
could make a ton off the options..stock has been stuck in the 30s for
ages it seems.
wheresmyhat, I actually was thinking I prefer RMBS due to the volatility over QLGC..look at a chart and see what I mean.
QLGC might be settling in to a longer term pattern and the decreased
volatility might keep me away from the longer term position...
I agree with all you say about HAL. I have not made a "ton" but I have made several small, very quick profits on it...soem trades were over in two days (I am not a trader, suually, as mentioned before, more of an investor).
The stock has languished as you state, and I am long HAL. I hink of it as a value play, the fundamentals are too compelling, and as an oil service major, it is an industry that I see staying critical in the years to come.
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Quote Originally Posted by wallstreetcappers:
HAL pisses me off..but it has been a strong stock. I dont see how you
could make a ton off the options..stock has been stuck in the 30s for
ages it seems.
wheresmyhat, I actually was thinking I prefer RMBS due to the volatility over QLGC..look at a chart and see what I mean.
QLGC might be settling in to a longer term pattern and the decreased
volatility might keep me away from the longer term position...
I agree with all you say about HAL. I have not made a "ton" but I have made several small, very quick profits on it...soem trades were over in two days (I am not a trader, suually, as mentioned before, more of an investor).
The stock has languished as you state, and I am long HAL. I hink of it as a value play, the fundamentals are too compelling, and as an oil service major, it is an industry that I see staying critical in the years to come.
The problem is that HAL is so diversified that no one segment seems to push the stock.
They are in the energy industry but if you break down their income statment just that segment isnt enough to propel the stock.
Also look at the growth year over year..it is not impressive. Once you factor out discontinued operations and higher income taxes, they did 2B more in revenues from 05 to 06 and made zero to the bottom line.
HAL is a mature company, you wont see a meteoric move with 15% margins and 10% revenue growth year over year..
HAL is one you buy when the market gets smashed..I prefer other names in the group for exciting growth.
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The problem is that HAL is so diversified that no one segment seems to push the stock.
They are in the energy industry but if you break down their income statment just that segment isnt enough to propel the stock.
Also look at the growth year over year..it is not impressive. Once you factor out discontinued operations and higher income taxes, they did 2B more in revenues from 05 to 06 and made zero to the bottom line.
HAL is a mature company, you wont see a meteoric move with 15% margins and 10% revenue growth year over year..
HAL is one you buy when the market gets smashed..I prefer other names in the group for exciting growth.
CHNG won't be OTCBB for long i don't think. i've seen some rumours of a real exchange picking them up. they've also hired two finance professionals and opened an office in nyc. good sign
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CHNG won't be OTCBB for long i don't think. i've seen some rumours of a real exchange picking them up. they've also hired two finance professionals and opened an office in nyc. good sign
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