WCG: Picked some up earlier in the week. Should have waited and got a much better price. Not sure if the option folks have been keeping it in check or if this stock has been traded out and is now just waiting for news.
HBAN: My wife works for them, but just as a lowly teller. Fortunately she didn't have much in ESOP and none in her 401k. However, she has a lot of uninformed friends that work there that have 100% of their 401k in the stock, and needless to say, they are pretty pissed today.
WCG: Picked some up earlier in the week. Should have waited and got a much better price. Not sure if the option folks have been keeping it in check or if this stock has been traded out and is now just waiting for news.
HBAN: My wife works for them, but just as a lowly teller. Fortunately she didn't have much in ESOP and none in her 401k. However, she has a lot of uninformed friends that work there that have 100% of their 401k in the stock, and needless to say, they are pretty pissed today.
The Arizona Republic Nov. 16, 2007 11:46 AM
Financial regulators are investigating possible insider trading of
Phoenix-based First Solar Inc. stock, according to the company.
The Arizona Republic Nov. 16, 2007 11:46 AM
Financial regulators are investigating possible insider trading of
Phoenix-based First Solar Inc. stock, according to the company.
FSLR in the cross-hairs now. Interesting. Hmmmmmmm.......
Could be just another "buying opportunity," or a "selling short opportunity?"
The manipulators shall have a field day with this one. I'd look for good ol' "Barron's" to get mighty negative sooner than later.
FSLR is a freakin wild, wild, wild ride. Not for the feint of heart. This news can either make you a lot of money, or cost you a lot of money. Either way, you have a heart attack.
The bottom line for me, though, is this will take down SPWR "in sympathy."
FSLR in the cross-hairs now. Interesting. Hmmmmmmm.......
Could be just another "buying opportunity," or a "selling short opportunity?"
The manipulators shall have a field day with this one. I'd look for good ol' "Barron's" to get mighty negative sooner than later.
FSLR is a freakin wild, wild, wild ride. Not for the feint of heart. This news can either make you a lot of money, or cost you a lot of money. Either way, you have a heart attack.
The bottom line for me, though, is this will take down SPWR "in sympathy."
And, with all the hand-wringing about the coming "Black Friday" during the next week beginning Monday Nov 19, I'd bet everything I have that the "market" will give us yet again another "entertaining week."
Have a good weekend, people.
Cheer$
And, with all the hand-wringing about the coming "Black Friday" during the next week beginning Monday Nov 19, I'd bet everything I have that the "market" will give us yet again another "entertaining week."
For sure, guys......STP looks like it could be a monster, especially if "John Q 401 K" bails out on FSLR and SPWR and starts to pile on this ADR.
The ADR thing bothers me, though, as I believe ADRs are ultimately nothing but vehicles designed by manipulators to totally f--k over the "American public" over the long haul. But in the shorter term, STP could still rise from its present level before eventually becoming a dud----but that won't happen until all the American money has been suckered in-----and that is not the case at the moment----still a lot of money left to be fooled.
The other thing that concerns me about STP is that there is not enough present short interest to really create the time bomb. I'd like to see short interest close to 20% of the float, cause then the manipulators could create short squeeze panics.
As long as there is a lot of worried negativity on STP's upcoming quarterly numbers, they'll surpass estimates. But as soon as the public consensus starts thinking "the sky's the limit," then STP will fall short of estimates and whisper numbers, and its ticker price will get clobbered.
For sure, guys......STP looks like it could be a monster, especially if "John Q 401 K" bails out on FSLR and SPWR and starts to pile on this ADR.
The ADR thing bothers me, though, as I believe ADRs are ultimately nothing but vehicles designed by manipulators to totally f--k over the "American public" over the long haul. But in the shorter term, STP could still rise from its present level before eventually becoming a dud----but that won't happen until all the American money has been suckered in-----and that is not the case at the moment----still a lot of money left to be fooled.
The other thing that concerns me about STP is that there is not enough present short interest to really create the time bomb. I'd like to see short interest close to 20% of the float, cause then the manipulators could create short squeeze panics.
As long as there is a lot of worried negativity on STP's upcoming quarterly numbers, they'll surpass estimates. But as soon as the public consensus starts thinking "the sky's the limit," then STP will fall short of estimates and whisper numbers, and its ticker price will get clobbered.
I am wondering if there is not a way of trading on the Rio Tinto/ BHP situation. The Chinese have even entered into the act, buying up shares of Rio Tinto. WSC got any notions on the way to best make a quick dime off the buyout possibilities here?
I am wondering if there is not a way of trading on the Rio Tinto/ BHP situation. The Chinese have even entered into the act, buying up shares of Rio Tinto. WSC got any notions on the way to best make a quick dime off the buyout possibilities here?
The world's biggest mining company BHP Billiton on Thursday made
a startling revelation that it had made an offer to buy rival Rio
Tinto, which was subsequently snubbed, laying to rest months of
speculation.
The news sent Rio Tinto's stock sharply northward, shooting 26%
higher to trade at 5 497 pence a share
at 13:50.
The deal would be BHP Billiton's first significant acquisition
since 2005, and would be an explosive start for new CEO South
African-born Marius Kloppers, who took over from
Chip Goodyear, on October 1.
Rio Tinto later stated that the offer was for three BHP Billiton
shares for each of its own, which "significantly undervalues Rio
Tinto and its prospects".
Later on China was reported to have started buying up a load of RIO shares, as they are afraid of the merger of companies that would essentially control iron ore prices to them.
A merged BHP-Rio Tinto would control more than
one-quarter of the global supply of iron ore, a key raw material for
Chinese steelmakers supplying the world's fastest-growing major
economy. According to data compiled by UBS AG, China will consume 59%
of the world's iron-ore production, 40% of aluminum production and 29%
of refined copper by 2012.
The possible deal "definitely matters to the
restructuring of ore resources. ... We are highly concerned," says Chen
Ying, chief financial officer of Baoshan Iron & Steel Co., or Baosteel, China's biggest steelmaker in terms of capacity.
The world's biggest mining company BHP Billiton on Thursday made
a startling revelation that it had made an offer to buy rival Rio
Tinto, which was subsequently snubbed, laying to rest months of
speculation.
The news sent Rio Tinto's stock sharply northward, shooting 26%
higher to trade at 5 497 pence a share
at 13:50.
The deal would be BHP Billiton's first significant acquisition
since 2005, and would be an explosive start for new CEO South
African-born Marius Kloppers, who took over from
Chip Goodyear, on October 1.
Rio Tinto later stated that the offer was for three BHP Billiton
shares for each of its own, which "significantly undervalues Rio
Tinto and its prospects".
Later on China was reported to have started buying up a load of RIO shares, as they are afraid of the merger of companies that would essentially control iron ore prices to them.
A merged BHP-Rio Tinto would control more than
one-quarter of the global supply of iron ore, a key raw material for
Chinese steelmakers supplying the world's fastest-growing major
economy. According to data compiled by UBS AG, China will consume 59%
of the world's iron-ore production, 40% of aluminum production and 29%
of refined copper by 2012.
The possible deal "definitely matters to the
restructuring of ore resources. ... We are highly concerned," says Chen
Ying, chief financial officer of Baoshan Iron & Steel Co., or Baosteel, China's biggest steelmaker in terms of capacity.
Hey guys I just had a quick question and would appreciate any insight as you all seem to know a lot about what your talking about. I am 20 years old and am looking to learn a lot more about the stock market. I am trying to do some reading as I am really a novice about everything related to the stock market. Have a basic background in investing.
Was wondering if you guys had any good books or papers to recommend I read to get a solid background? Thanks for any input
Hey guys I just had a quick question and would appreciate any insight as you all seem to know a lot about what your talking about. I am 20 years old and am looking to learn a lot more about the stock market. I am trying to do some reading as I am really a novice about everything related to the stock market. Have a basic background in investing.
Was wondering if you guys had any good books or papers to recommend I read to get a solid background? Thanks for any input
Hey guys I just had a quick question and would appreciate any insight as you all seem to know a lot about what your talking about. I am 20 years old and am looking to learn a lot more about the stock market. I am trying to do some reading as I am really a novice about everything related to the stock market. Have a basic background in investing.
Was wondering if you guys had any good books or papers to recommend I read to get a solid background? Thanks for any input
Reminisces of a Stock Operator, the bible. I read it once a year at least.
Quote Originally Posted by acf5026:
Hey guys I just had a quick question and would appreciate any insight as you all seem to know a lot about what your talking about. I am 20 years old and am looking to learn a lot more about the stock market. I am trying to do some reading as I am really a novice about everything related to the stock market. Have a basic background in investing.
Was wondering if you guys had any good books or papers to recommend I read to get a solid background? Thanks for any input
Reminisces of a Stock Operator, the bible. I read it once a year at least.
I did a little reading and I cannot see this deal happening..regulatory hurdles would make it impossible and RTP's share price is too high for any longer term options.
I dont know how I would play it to be honest..
If Rio went for BHP I would short the suitor..a junior taking over a larger firm doesnt sit well with me. And since Rio rejected BHP I dont know where this could go?
Vermeer,
I did a little reading and I cannot see this deal happening..regulatory hurdles would make it impossible and RTP's share price is too high for any longer term options.
I dont know how I would play it to be honest..
If Rio went for BHP I would short the suitor..a junior taking over a larger firm doesnt sit well with me. And since Rio rejected BHP I dont know where this could go?
Citigroup cut to a SELL by Goldman Sachs...bet it makes em all teary eyed to do so...heheh
Yeah, I could not figure out any way of playing it although I think something there does get done, some way, some how. Not helping RIO any at the moment even though it boosted Rio Tinto.
As to the USD:one has to feel it is only a matter of months before OPEC officially decouples oil from the USD. After the pols get finished demonizing the Saudis et al, it will probably just be a matter of weeks.
Citigroup cut to a SELL by Goldman Sachs...bet it makes em all teary eyed to do so...heheh
Yeah, I could not figure out any way of playing it although I think something there does get done, some way, some how. Not helping RIO any at the moment even though it boosted Rio Tinto.
As to the USD:one has to feel it is only a matter of months before OPEC officially decouples oil from the USD. After the pols get finished demonizing the Saudis et al, it will probably just be a matter of weeks.
Oh on the positive side the Chinese would like, for obvious reasons, to see a stronger dollar. As mentioned before, the decisions of western fate no longer rest in western hands...
Oh on the positive side the Chinese would like, for obvious reasons, to see a stronger dollar. As mentioned before, the decisions of western fate no longer rest in western hands...
And CC: You are not alone..this guy has been bullish the USD for weeks...
The dollar has begun to test some potential support and
the recent collapse of the Canadian dollar may provide a leading
indicator to a strengthening in the U.S. dollar in the coming weeks.I remain a buyer of the dollar and seller of the euro, pound and Canadian over intermediate and long term time horizons.
And CC: You are not alone..this guy has been bullish the USD for weeks...
The dollar has begun to test some potential support and
the recent collapse of the Canadian dollar may provide a leading
indicator to a strengthening in the U.S. dollar in the coming weeks.I remain a buyer of the dollar and seller of the euro, pound and Canadian over intermediate and long term time horizons.
If T does this deal with cash and stock, it will not be good for either stock..and looking at the balance sheet they dont have enough cash to do a full cash deal..
So that might be why the stock isnt moving into the high 50s with this leak on the deal.
Let me add this caviat..
If T does this deal with cash and stock, it will not be good for either stock..and looking at the balance sheet they dont have enough cash to do a full cash deal..
So that might be why the stock isnt moving into the high 50s with this leak on the deal.
S & P under 1440, Russells down and Transports confirming ...major correction in the works.
I have, for some time, thought we were in a recession...the numbers are catching up with at least what has been observable in this area on many fronts.
SKF, SDS upwards. I see 12,800 on the Dow very fast, and lower.Hope I am wrong.
Both the Conference Board's index of consumer confidence and a similar
survey from Reuters/University of Michigan have plummeted to two-year
lows. These usually are inverse price of gasoline.
S & P under 1440, Russells down and Transports confirming ...major correction in the works.
I have, for some time, thought we were in a recession...the numbers are catching up with at least what has been observable in this area on many fronts.
SKF, SDS upwards. I see 12,800 on the Dow very fast, and lower.Hope I am wrong.
Both the Conference Board's index of consumer confidence and a similar
survey from Reuters/University of Michigan have plummeted to two-year
lows. These usually are inverse price of gasoline.
Today may be the beginning of total capitulation in the financial ticker symbols.
What we want to see is people jumping out of windows.....then we got the capitulation day.
But if the selling stops without extreme terror selling and sheer panic, then we got further to fall.
About a little more than a month ago, I was holding short these names:
COF
C
CTX
SPY
I was terrified of a financial bailout package and covered all shorts for a profit so small it is f--ing embarassing with what "could be" on the table. And today, I am the one feeling like garbage. I just really thought some sort of bailout package was coming down.
So yeah, sounds bad, but gdmf-ing right I want to literally see people jumping out of windows.
Today may be the beginning of total capitulation in the financial ticker symbols.
What we want to see is people jumping out of windows.....then we got the capitulation day.
But if the selling stops without extreme terror selling and sheer panic, then we got further to fall.
About a little more than a month ago, I was holding short these names:
COF
C
CTX
SPY
I was terrified of a financial bailout package and covered all shorts for a profit so small it is f--ing embarassing with what "could be" on the table. And today, I am the one feeling like garbage. I just really thought some sort of bailout package was coming down.
So yeah, sounds bad, but gdmf-ing right I want to literally see people jumping out of windows.
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