ON THIS DATE IN 1889, MORE THAN 2000 PEOPLE DIED IN THE JOHNSTOWN PENNSYLVANNIA FLOOD. IN 1977, THE TRANS-ALASKA OIL PIPELINE WAS COMPLETED. CLINT EASTWOOD IS 75 TODAY.
For entertainment and/or education only. I may be long, short or out of any of these stocks, and positions may change in a flash. . .
ABLE long, stop at 15.3
AXL short weakness, stop at 21.5
AMHC long strength, stop at 39.7
FC long, stop at 6
RHAT long strength, stop at 12.5
WDR long strength, stop at 18.8
How to use this list. And don't forget the disclaimer . . .
Tuesday, May 31, 2005
Penny Losers for May 31, 2005
For entertainment and/or education only. I may be long, short or out of any of these stocks, and positions may change in a flash. . . Remember these are penny stocks--despite being cheaper on a per share basis, you can lose money faster. This is like gambling, but without the women bringing you free drinks. YOU'D BE CRAZY TO DO THIS ! . . .
BLLD long above 1.33
How to use this list. And don't forget the disclaimer . . .
BLLD long above 1.33
How to use this list. And don't forget the disclaimer . . .
Monday, May 30, 2005
Saw the new star wars movie . . .
. . . and I was underwhelmed.
My disclaimer is that I am not, and never have been, a star wars fan.
Three major things struck me.
1) I still don't get the force. Sometimes you can slam a guy down to the ground with the force, but other times you gotta use a light sabre? Can't you just use the force to give the enemies a bad haircut, so they're too embarassed to fight?
2) All that technology and firepower, and these guys are fighting major air and land battles with hundreds of men and vehicles close enough to touch each other. The history of warfare has been that of increasing range and lethality of weapons that PREVENTS the massing of forces. But that's just the military history nerd in me.
3) The scenes with Anakin (spelling?) and Padme (??) are unbelievably stiff. I have a challenge for anyone with the stomach for it. George Lucas produced a previous bomb called Howard the Duck, in which an alien humanoid duck named Howard gets lucky with Lea Thompson. Watch the movie, and tell me if the scenes with Howard and Lea aren't more real than Anakin and Padme.
My disclaimer is that I am not, and never have been, a star wars fan.
Three major things struck me.
1) I still don't get the force. Sometimes you can slam a guy down to the ground with the force, but other times you gotta use a light sabre? Can't you just use the force to give the enemies a bad haircut, so they're too embarassed to fight?
2) All that technology and firepower, and these guys are fighting major air and land battles with hundreds of men and vehicles close enough to touch each other. The history of warfare has been that of increasing range and lethality of weapons that PREVENTS the massing of forces. But that's just the military history nerd in me.
3) The scenes with Anakin (spelling?) and Padme (??) are unbelievably stiff. I have a challenge for anyone with the stomach for it. George Lucas produced a previous bomb called Howard the Duck, in which an alien humanoid duck named Howard gets lucky with Lea Thompson. Watch the movie, and tell me if the scenes with Howard and Lea aren't more real than Anakin and Padme.
Sunday, May 29, 2005
Q and A
Q: What's the number one pick-up line of all time?
A: "Hey, does this rag smell like chloroform to you?"
A: "Hey, does this rag smell like chloroform to you?"
Saturday, May 28, 2005
People are so fat these days . . .
because of all the high calorie "ready to eat" foods.
When I was growing up, about all you could just pick up and eat without preparation was maybe some fruits and vegetables, or some cereal. Now there's all sorts of things you can stuff your face with that requires minimal to no preparation; you can gorge yourself on a whim.
IMHO.
When I was growing up, about all you could just pick up and eat without preparation was maybe some fruits and vegetables, or some cereal. Now there's all sorts of things you can stuff your face with that requires minimal to no preparation; you can gorge yourself on a whim.
IMHO.
Friday, May 27, 2005
Loser List for May 27, 2005
ON THIS DATE IN 1937, THE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE WAS OPENED TO THE PUBLIC. IN 1941, THE BRITISH NAVY SANK THE GERMAN BATTLESHIP BISMARCK. HENRY KISSINGER IS 82 TODAY.
For entertainment and/or education only. I may be long, short or out of any of these stocks, and positions may change in a flash. . .
SE long, stop at 28.5
CSH short weakness, stop at 17.6
FC long strength, stop at 6
RHAT long strength, stop at 12.5
How to use this list. And don't forget the disclaimer . . .
For entertainment and/or education only. I may be long, short or out of any of these stocks, and positions may change in a flash. . .
SE long, stop at 28.5
CSH short weakness, stop at 17.6
FC long strength, stop at 6
RHAT long strength, stop at 12.5
How to use this list. And don't forget the disclaimer . . .
Penny Losers for May 27, 2005
For entertainment and/or education only. I may be long, short or out of any of these stocks, and positions may change in a flash. . . Remember these are penny stocks--despite being cheaper on a per share basis, you can lose money faster. This is like gambling, but without the women bringing you free drinks. YOU'D BE CRAZY TO DO THIS ! . . .
MRPI long above 0.03
How to use this list. And don't forget the disclaimer . . .
MRPI long above 0.03
How to use this list. And don't forget the disclaimer . . .
Thursday, May 26, 2005
Loser List for May 26, 2005
ON THIS DATE IN 1521, MARTIN LUTHER WAS CONDEMNED BY THE EDICT OF WORMS. IN 1940, THE EVACUATION OF ALLIED TROOPS FROM DUNKIRK, FRANCE BEGAN. PAM GRIER AND HANK WILLIAMS JR. ARE 56 TODAY.
For entertainment and/or education only. I may be long, short or out of any of these stocks, and positions may change in a flash. . .
CARS long strength, stop at 34.75
CCL short, stop at 53.4
DP short, stop at 45
DMC long strength, stop at 9
VPHM long, stop at 3.5
How to use this list. And don't forget the disclaimer . . .
For entertainment and/or education only. I may be long, short or out of any of these stocks, and positions may change in a flash. . .
CARS long strength, stop at 34.75
CCL short, stop at 53.4
DP short, stop at 45
DMC long strength, stop at 9
VPHM long, stop at 3.5
How to use this list. And don't forget the disclaimer . . .
Penny Losers for May 26, 2005
For entertainment and/or education only. I may be long, short or out of any of these stocks, and positions may change in a flash. . . Remember these are penny stocks--despite being cheaper on a per share basis, you can lose money faster. This is like gambling, but without the women bringing you free drinks. YOU'D BE CRAZY TO DO THIS ! . . .
MRPI long, stop at 0.025
CASH a "hold" at any price
How to use this list. And don't forget the disclaimer . . .
MRPI long, stop at 0.025
CASH a "hold" at any price
How to use this list. And don't forget the disclaimer . . .
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Loser List for May 25, 2005
ON THIS DATE IN 1787, THE US CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION WAS CONVENED IN PHILADELPHIA. IN 1961, PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY DECLARED A GOAL OF PUTTING A MAN ON THE MOON BY THE END OF THE DECADE. HAL DAVID IS 84 AND MIKE MYERS IS 42 TODAY.
For entertainment and/or education only. I may be long, short or out of any of these stocks, and positions may change in a flash. . .
AVCT short weakness, stop at 28
DRYS long, stop at 17.5
EAGL short weakness, stop at 19.2
FOSL short weakness, stop at 21.2
ENG long above 3.39
RSH short, stop at 26.4
RHAT long strength, stop at 12.5
How to use this list. And don't forget the disclaimer . . .
For entertainment and/or education only. I may be long, short or out of any of these stocks, and positions may change in a flash. . .
AVCT short weakness, stop at 28
DRYS long, stop at 17.5
EAGL short weakness, stop at 19.2
FOSL short weakness, stop at 21.2
ENG long above 3.39
RSH short, stop at 26.4
RHAT long strength, stop at 12.5
How to use this list. And don't forget the disclaimer . . .
Penny Losers for May 25 2005
For entertainment and/or education only. I may be long, short or out of any of these stocks, and positions may change in a flash. . . Remember these are penny stocks--despite being cheaper on a per share basis, you can lose money faster. This is like gambling, but without the women bringing you free drinks. YOU'D BE CRAZY TO DO THIS ! . . .
AMRE long above 0.139
VIVI long above 0.25
How to use this list. And don't forget the disclaimer . . .
AMRE long above 0.139
VIVI long above 0.25
How to use this list. And don't forget the disclaimer . . .
Tuesday, May 24, 2005
Loser List for May 24, 2005
ON THIS DATE IN 1884, THE FIRST TELEGRAPH MESSAGE WAS SENT FROM WASHINGTON TO BALTIMORE. IN 1883, THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE OPENED TO TRAFFIC. TOMMY CHONG IS 67 TODAY, AND BOB DYLAN IS 64.
For entertainment and/or education only. I may be long, short or out of any of these stocks, and positions may change in a flash. . .
MHC long, stop at 39
CSH short, stop at 17.8
DMC long, stop at 8.7
BGC long above 15
GAP long, stop at 23.6
IVII long, stop at 14
PNRA long, stop at 59.4
RVI long, stop at 10
VRTX long strength, stop at 13.9
How to use this list. And don't forget the disclaimer . . .
For entertainment and/or education only. I may be long, short or out of any of these stocks, and positions may change in a flash. . .
MHC long, stop at 39
CSH short, stop at 17.8
DMC long, stop at 8.7
BGC long above 15
GAP long, stop at 23.6
IVII long, stop at 14
PNRA long, stop at 59.4
RVI long, stop at 10
VRTX long strength, stop at 13.9
How to use this list. And don't forget the disclaimer . . .
Penny Losers for May 24, 2005
For entertainment and/or education only. I may be long, short or out of any of these stocks, and positions may change in a flash. . . Remember these are penny stocks--despite being cheaper on a per share basis, you can lose money faster. This is like gambling, but without the women bringing you free drinks. YOU'D BE CRAZY TO DO THIS ! . . .
APNS long above 0.375
MRPI long above .027
How to use this list. And don't forget the disclaimer . . .
APNS long above 0.375
MRPI long above .027
How to use this list. And don't forget the disclaimer . . .
Monday, May 23, 2005
Loser List for May 23, 2005
ON THIS DATE IN 1934, BONNIE PARKER AND CLYDE BARROW WERE SHOT TO DEATH IN BIENVILLE PARISH, LOUISIANA. IN 1937, JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER DIED IN ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA. DREW CAREY IS 47 TODAY.
For entertainment and/or education only. I may be long, short or out of any of these stocks, and positions may change in a flash. . .
AMZN short weakness, stop at 36
AQNT long, stop at 14
DCN long, stop at 12.5
GM long above 33, stop below 30
IACI long above 24
HCR long, stop at 37.5
OMR long above 4.4
RHAT long, stop at 12.5
How to use this list. And don't forget the disclaimer . . .
For entertainment and/or education only. I may be long, short or out of any of these stocks, and positions may change in a flash. . .
AMZN short weakness, stop at 36
AQNT long, stop at 14
DCN long, stop at 12.5
GM long above 33, stop below 30
IACI long above 24
HCR long, stop at 37.5
OMR long above 4.4
RHAT long, stop at 12.5
How to use this list. And don't forget the disclaimer . . .
Penny Losers for May 23, 2005
For entertainment and/or education only. I may be long, short or out of any of these stocks, and positions may change in a flash. . . Remember these are penny stocks--despite being cheaper on a per share basis, you can lose money faster. This is like gambling, but without the women bringing you free drinks. YOU'D BE CRAZY TO DO THIS ! . . .
APNS long, stop at 0.375
IVHG long above 0.06
PAYD long above 0.35
How to use this list. And don't forget the disclaimer . . .
APNS long, stop at 0.375
IVHG long above 0.06
PAYD long above 0.35
How to use this list. And don't forget the disclaimer . . .
Sunday, May 22, 2005
Sunday night odds and ends
I'ts 108 degrees today at the undisclosed location in the desert.
That's too hot, too early, even for Arizona.
For this and other reasons that would bore you my posting is limited today.
Just a couple things.
The Chairman and his chat is back, at 8-9:30 AM Eastern, which I believe is 00-dark-30 in Beijing. I'll try to be there for some part of that.
Richard Russell is sending out a direct mailing that has a chart of the NYSE composite. Darned if it isn't a beautiful head and shoulders top. Or would be, if we break below the right shoulder. Russell has been bearish for about 6 or 7 years now--he did call the top. While he's kinda annoying and pedantic at times, he has forgotten more about the markets than I will likely ever know, so it's worth keeping that one in the back of one's mind.
Which I will in the days and weeks to come.
Have a great week.
J
That's too hot, too early, even for Arizona.
For this and other reasons that would bore you my posting is limited today.
Just a couple things.
The Chairman and his chat is back, at 8-9:30 AM Eastern, which I believe is 00-dark-30 in Beijing. I'll try to be there for some part of that.
Richard Russell is sending out a direct mailing that has a chart of the NYSE composite. Darned if it isn't a beautiful head and shoulders top. Or would be, if we break below the right shoulder. Russell has been bearish for about 6 or 7 years now--he did call the top. While he's kinda annoying and pedantic at times, he has forgotten more about the markets than I will likely ever know, so it's worth keeping that one in the back of one's mind.
Which I will in the days and weeks to come.
Have a great week.
J
Saturday, May 21, 2005
Fox Saturday Morning "Business Bloc" and real estate
Nothing terribly memorable on the Fox shows this AM.
Jim Rogers never said "balderdash" :>(
On Cashin In, real estate:is it a bubble was discussed for the 257th time.
This week's real estate junkie made the usual arguments in favor of taking all your money and using it to buy all the properties you can, using interest-only mortgages, because your income will go up over the years and so will the value of the real estate, so why not?
I exaggerate a little, but only a little. The usual answers were given, that sure, if your income keeps rising, and the property values rise, it will work out, but what if either of those things doesn't happen.
It got me to thinking--I know a few people who have "flipped" vacant lots around here for 50% or more profit in a few years, as well as people who have sold homes for similar gains (or even bigger ones) in only a couple years. Again, if your income and home value go up a lot, it doesn't matter what you do--interest only, high down payment, low, whatever--you're gonna do okay.
The whole thing reminds me of nothing so much as the Nasdaq in 98 and 99--go long anything, and you look like a genius. Just don't be margined to the hilt in March 2000 . . .
Jim Rogers never said "balderdash" :>(
On Cashin In, real estate:is it a bubble was discussed for the 257th time.
This week's real estate junkie made the usual arguments in favor of taking all your money and using it to buy all the properties you can, using interest-only mortgages, because your income will go up over the years and so will the value of the real estate, so why not?
I exaggerate a little, but only a little. The usual answers were given, that sure, if your income keeps rising, and the property values rise, it will work out, but what if either of those things doesn't happen.
It got me to thinking--I know a few people who have "flipped" vacant lots around here for 50% or more profit in a few years, as well as people who have sold homes for similar gains (or even bigger ones) in only a couple years. Again, if your income and home value go up a lot, it doesn't matter what you do--interest only, high down payment, low, whatever--you're gonna do okay.
The whole thing reminds me of nothing so much as the Nasdaq in 98 and 99--go long anything, and you look like a genius. Just don't be margined to the hilt in March 2000 . . .
Friday, May 20, 2005
The Chairman is back.
Chairman MaoXian is back on the web.
If you can, check out his chat today and weekdays from 8-9:30 Eastern.
If you can, check out his chat today and weekdays from 8-9:30 Eastern.
No loser list for another friday . . .
ON THIS DATE IN 1861, THE CAPITOL OF THE CONFEDERACY WAS MOVED FROM MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA TO RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. IN 1927, CHARLES LINDBERGH TOOK OFF IN THE SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS ON HIS SOLO FLIGHT ACROSS THE ATLANTIC. JOE COCKER IS 61 TODAY.
No trades for me today--
I keep ziggin' when the market is zaggin'
I'll do better if I just stand aside today.
No trades for me today--
I keep ziggin' when the market is zaggin'
I'll do better if I just stand aside today.
Thursday, May 19, 2005
Loser List for May 19, 2005
ON THIS DATE IN 1935, T. E. LAWRENCE DIED OF INJURIES SUSTAINED IN A MOTORCYCLE CRASH. IN 1962, AT A DEMOCRATIC PARTY FUNDRAISER IN NEW YORK CITY, MARILYN MONROE SANG HER VERSION OF "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" TO PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY. PETE TOWNSHEND IS 60 TODAY.
For entertainment and/or education only. I may be long, short or out of any of these stocks, and positions may change in a flash. . .
ASF long, stop at 17.5
ACS short weakness, stop at 49.5
AMHC long, stop at 40
INTL long above 20, short below 18
IVII long, stop at 13.5
How to use this list. And don't forget the disclaimer . . .
For entertainment and/or education only. I may be long, short or out of any of these stocks, and positions may change in a flash. . .
ASF long, stop at 17.5
ACS short weakness, stop at 49.5
AMHC long, stop at 40
INTL long above 20, short below 18
IVII long, stop at 13.5
How to use this list. And don't forget the disclaimer . . .
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