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$RMXI News: RMX to Deliver VAST's Video Compression Technology to Strategic U.S. Partner
ST. LOUIS, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Reticulate Micro, Inc. ("RMX" or the "Company") (OTCQB: RMXI), a leader in advanced video compression technology, announced today it received an initial order from its Asia-Pacific partner TEKSEA Technology Joint Stock Company ("TEKSEA") for VASTTM to supply a critical operational need of the Vietnamese maritime security and defense services.
TEKSEA is engaged with the Vietnamese government to design and deploy a satellite-based camera surveillance system, which includes equipping vessels with video encoding and compression systems to enable real-time transmission of surveillance footage from vessels to a command center via satellite connectivity. The ability to stream real-time video and images from cameras and sensors installed onboard ships to command centers on shore is critical to improving situational awareness and responding quickly to threats at sea. Commanders get a complete picture of the situation at hand, thereby making tactical decisions quickly and accurately. The satellite-based camera surveillance system will support a variety of mission types, including patrol and surveillance; anti-smuggling and maritime crime operations; search and rescue; and protecting the sovereignty of territorial waters.
VAST is a software-based video encoder capable of streaming high-definition video at extremely low bitrates – HD at just 200 Kbps and SD at under 50 Kbps. It can run on virtually any computing hardware without requiring specialized equipment. VAST's video compression and low-SWaP-C make it ideal for solutions like TEKSEA's satellite-based camera surveillance system.
Nguyen Tat Dat, TEKSEA CEO, said "We believe VAST holds great potential. It's a game-changer with respect to the solutions we can now offer our customers. We see opportunities for VAST to improve situational awareness across a variety of mission scenarios for the maritime security and defense services."
Andrew Sheppard, President of RMX Government added "We're very excited to have a partner in Asia-Pacific with deep connections into the ministry of national defense and extensive expertise in cutting edge communications technologies. Their choice of VAST is another validation of our technology. We look forward to expanding their use of VAST's groundbreaking video compression technology."
About TEKSEA
TEKSEA Technology Joint Stock Company specializes in technology consulting and solutions, providing technical services, as well as project management and implementation. TEKSEA is also a commercial promotion and business representative for global partners in the defense and security sector in Vietnam.
About RMX
RMX (Reticulate Micro, Inc.) (OTCQB: RMXI) is a technology company specializing in advanced data compression and video optimization. Leveraging proprietary, field-validated technology that has demonstrated exceptional performance in the most demanding environments, RMX is aiming to transform the way organizations capture, transmit, store, and share visual data. Originally developed for mission-critical military applications, RMX's platform reduces video bandwidth, storage needs, and power consumption by up to 50%—all without compromising quality or functionality across any network or hardware infrastructure. As data becomes a foundational asset across defense, AI, cloud, and enterprise ecosystems, RMX is positioned to lead the next generation of intelligent, efficient data compression solutions in a rapidly digitizing world.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. In addition, our representatives or we may make forward-looking statements orally or in writing from time to time. We base these forward-looking statements on our expectations and projections about future events, which we derive from the available information. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future performance, including our financial performance and projections, revenue and earnings growth, and business prospects and opportunities. You can identify forward-looking statements by those that are not historical facts, particularly those that use terminology such as "intends," "may," "should," "expects," "anticipates," "contemplates," "estimates," "believes," "plans," "projected," "predicts," "potential," or "hopes" or the negative of these or similar terms. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, there are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements, including the risks described in the risk factors section of the reports and other documents that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of the document in which they are contained, and the Company does not undertake any duty to update any forward-looking statements except as may be required by law.
Important Notice Regarding Our Regulation A Offering
An offering statement regarding our offering of units consisting of one share of class A common stock and a warrant to purchase one share of class A common stock has been filed with the SEC. The SEC has qualified that offering statement, which means that the Company may make sales of the securities described by that offering statement. It does not mean that the SEC has approved, passed upon the merits or passed upon the accuracy or completeness of the information in the offering statement. You may obtain a copy of the offering circular that is part of that offering statement through this link. Investing in a public offering like our Regulation A offering is subject to unique risks, tolerance for volatility, and potential loss of your investment, that investors should be aware of prior to making an investment decision. Please carefully review the risk factors contained in the offering circular for this offering. For more information about Regulation A offerings, including the unique risks associated with these types of offerings, please click on the SEC's Investor Alert. Neither this document nor any of its content constitutes an offer to sell, solicitation of an offer to buy or a recommendation for any security by the Company or any third party. The content of this document is provided for general information purposes only and is not intended to solicit the purchase of securities or to be used as investment, legal or tax advice. A securities offering by the Company is only being made pursuant to the offering circular described above. The content of this document is qualified in its entirety by such offering circular. Prospective investors are urged to consult with their own investment, legal and tax advisors prior to making any investment in the Company.
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$ONAR Holding Corporation Announces Participation in The Centurion One Capital 6th Annual LA Summit
Miami, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - May 27, 2025) - ONAR Holding Corporation (OTCQB: ONAR), a leading marketing technology company and network of marketing agencies, is pleased to announce it will be presenting at the Centurion One Capital 5th Annual LA Summit, which will be taking place at The Beverly Hills Hotel on Wednesday, June 5th to Thursday, June 6th, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.
Claude Zdanow, Chairman & CEO, is scheduled to present on Thursday, June 5th at 1:50PM PDT. Claude Zdanow will also be holding one-on-one investor meetings during the event. “This is a fantastic opportunity to share our vision and connect with such a distinguished group of investors and industry leaders. We're confident that our presentation will highlight the exciting advancements we're making and the significant potential that lies ahead for ONAR,” said Zdanow. This presentation follows closely after announcing the recent appointment of Jon Bond to ONAR’s Board of Directors, generating further excitement about the company’s future success.
Centurion One Capital 5th Annual LA Summit will feature public and private companies across various industries that will be given the opportunity to present to some of the most prominent venture capital, family office, private equity firms, high net worth individuals and institutional investors in the growth space attending from Canada, the United States, and abroad. For registration details or to submit one-on-one investor meeting requests, please click here.
Summit Details:
Event: Centurion One Capital 5th Annual LA Summit
Format: Presentations, Q&A, Panel Discussions and 1 X 1 Investor Meetings
Date: Wednesday, June 5th and Thursday, June 6th, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM PDT - 5:00 PM PDT
Venue: The Beverly Hills Hotel
About Centurion One Capital
Centurion One Capital (“Centurion One”) is the premier independent investment banking firm dedicated to fueling the growth and success of growth companies in North America. With an unwavering commitment to delivering comprehensive financial solutions and strategic guidance, Centurion One is a trusted strategic partner and catalyst to propel issuers to unlock their full potential. Our team comprises seasoned professionals who combine extensive financial expertise with deep knowledge of various sectors. We take a proactive and results-driven approach, working closely with our clients to develop tailored strategies and execute transactions that maximize value and drive long-term success.
Centurion One - Empowering Growth. Driving Innovation. Partnering for Success.
About ONAR Holding Corporation
ONAR (OTCQB: ONAR) is a leading marketing technology company and marketing agency network, now publicly traded as Onar Holding Corporation. ONAR's mission is to provide unparalleled marketing services that drive revenue growth through an integrated, AI-driven approach. Committed to honor, candor, and best-in-class results, ONAR aims to lead the industry by example, ensuring every client relationship is deeply rooted in trust and excellence. ONAR has nearly 50 team members across five continents, and it is aggressively expanding its team to support the company’s growth and acquisition pipeline. Its agencies service over 45 clients across various industries: Performance Marketing & SEO: Our high-touch performance marketing agency, Storia, specializes in brand growth, data-driven excellence, and paid advertising. Full-Service Healthcare Marketing: Partnering with healthcare professionals, Of Kos provides a full service patient experience and strives to revolutionize the standard of care. Experiential Marketing & Events: CHALK is an experiential marketing powerhouse of event architects who turn bold ideas into unforgettable reality, designing events that dare to defy the ordinary. Pioneering Technology Incubator: ONAR Labs is a team of data scientists, engineers, and industry experts who are identifying, developing, and commercializing innovative marketing technology solutions born from servicing our agency clients, battle-tested by our network to ensure real-world applicability and impact. ONAR’s network of agencies focuses on servicing middle-market and growth stage companies, and ONAR is actively searching for agencies to acquire and become part of the network.
Learn more about ONAR Holding Corporation at https://www.onar.com/.
Contacts
ONAR Holding Corporation
Sara Scully
Marketing Manager
213-437-3081
ir@onar.com
SOURCE Centurion One Capital Corp.
$VSEE: VSee Unveils Advanced Telenursing Robotics Solution Targeting 3-5% Reduction in Hospital Nursing Costs
Strategic Hospital Pilots and Research Partnerships Position Company for Scalable Growth in $787B Digital Health Market
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- VSee Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSEE), a rapidly growing leader in AI-powered telehealth, redefining the $787 billion digital healthcare market with its modular, no-code/low-code platform, has completed development of its Telenursing Robotics solution—an AI-driven platform designed to automate routine nursing tasks and reduce labor costs. With nursing expenses representing approximately 60% of hospital operating budgets, this innovation directly targets one of the most pressing cost challenges in healthcare. Initial modeling suggests hospitals deploying VSee’s solution could reduce nursing-related expenses by 3–5%, while also enhancing patient throughput and experience.
“Our telenursing solution is uniquely positioned to tackle one of the biggest cost drivers in healthcare—nursing labor—while also improving patient satisfaction and operational efficiency,” said Dr. Imo Aisiku, Co-CEO of VSee Health. “We’ve designed this as a scalable, national platform and are now moving into clinical pilot programs with select hospital partners. These pilots will be supported by rigorous research to quantify the cost savings and workflow improvements, with the goal of demonstrating how individual hospitals can save millions annually. This marks a major step toward transforming how care is delivered, and we’re excited to collaborate with leading institutions to bring this vision to life.”
“Healthcare is undergoing a technological transformation—and it’s reshaping how we deliver care, improve outcomes, and control costs,” added Dr. Aisiku. “Through AI, telehealth, and remote monitoring, VSee equips clinicians, health systems, and governments with the tools they need to deliver smarter, more accessible care—anytime, anywhere.”
VSee Health is positioned to optimize the great opportunity currently emerging in digital healthcare to ensure higher quality patient care and also a more sustainable healthcare industry future for the benefit of everyone involved.
About VSee Health:
VSee Health (Nasdaq: VSEE) is a rapidly growing leader in AI-powered telehealth, redefining the $787 billion digital healthcare market with its modular, no-code/low-code platform. Trusted by 1,000+ clients, including NASA, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, McKesson, DaVita, and the entire nation of Qatar, VSee Health accelerates telehealth adoption by enabling seamless, scalable, and secure digital health solutions across hospitals, governments, and enterprise organizations. Field-tested with 1.5 million+ HIPAA-compliant video encounters per month, VSee Health delivers turnkey solutions in critical care, teleradiology, and autonomous robotics, optimizing healthcare operations while increasing billable patient visits and provider efficiency. With a clear path to significant revenue growth and expanding margins, VSee Health is positioned to become the foundational infrastructure of digital healthcare, transforming patient care, hospital workflows, and workforce utilization. Visit vseehealth.com.
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VSee Health, Inc.
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$IVDN Feature: $1 Million Milestone & Continued Profitability Projected for First Half of 2025 with Accelerating Sales for Key Supplier in Multi-Billion Homebuilding Industry: Innovative Designs, Inc. (Symbol: IVDN)
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$IVDN New Board Member for Superior Insulation Maker has Ties to Industry Leaders Including D.R. Horton $DHI, Ryan Homes $NVR and More / Super Small Share Structure with Only 38 Million OS / 16 Million Float
Sole Maker of Patented Insultex® Insulation Delivering Construction Cost and Energy Saving Performance Superior to All Competition.
Unique Evacuated Cell House Wrap Material Provides an Unmatched R-6 Rating, Water Vapor, Air & Wind Barrier and Other Important Advantages.
Over $1 Million in Revenue with Profitability Projected in the First Half of 2025.
Fiscal First Quarter Results Deliver Over a 720% Increase, Largest Percentage Revenue Growth in Company History.
Profitability Reached for First Time at Fiscal 2024 Year-End on Almost 300% Revenue Increase vs. Previous Year.
New Government Building Codes Require Continuous Insulation with Higher Performance. IVDN Meets or Exceeds These Standards Where Many Competitors Now Do Not.
Increased Order Fulfilment Capabilities with Plans for Further Enhancement to Handle Strongly Increasing Demand.
Process Underway for Uplisting to OTCQB Tier.
New Board Member is Experienced Real Estate Developer with Relations to Top Homebuilding Names Including D.R. Horton, NVR / Ryan Homes and More.
$CYCU News: Cycurion, Inc. Announces Expansion into Latin America Through Partnership with LSV-TECH International of Colombia
Partnership Extends Cycurion’s Sales Presence Into 135 Countries via LSV’s Strategic Partnership with Nokia
MCLEAN, Va., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cycurion (Nasdaq: CYCU) (“Cycurion” or the “Company”), a trusted leader in IT cybersecurity solutions and AI, announces a partnership with LSV-TECH International Consortium for Digital Transformation and Technological Innovation to expand the new Managed Security Services Platform (MSSP) Cyber Shield into Latin America and strengthen cross-border interconnections globally.
The partnership is commencing through a pilot program with several Colombian universities to showcase the new MSSP Cyber Shield. LSV-TECH has long-term, established relationships with several higher education institutions in Colombia, wherein strategic alliances aimed at developing digital talent and strengthening capabilities in new technologies have been developed. Its academic partners include the Popular University of Cesar, the University of La Guajira, the University of North Barranquilla, the University of Valle Cali, the Intenalco University Cali, the Antioquia University Medellin, the University of Cartagena, the Major University Institution of Cartagena, the Rafael Núñez University, the Technological University of Bolívar, and the University of Sinú. These relationships allow for joint efforts in applied research, professional internships, training in emerging technologies, AI, and open innovation programs.
With an established footprint predominantly in Latin America that will have an estimated $5 billion cybersecurity market in 2027 – Brazil, Spain, Peru, Chile, and Colombia – along with its strategic global partnership with Nokia, acting as a primary IT service provider in over 135 countries, LSV-TECH plays a critical role in implementing and maintaining essential technological solutions that enhance global connectivity. Cycurion’s partnership with LSV-TECH greatly enhances the Company’s high impact, yet cost-effective, MSPP Cyber Shield solution sales reach, enabling it to penetrate a vast network of potential government, education, and enterprise clients globally.
Cycurion Vice President Michael Phillips, emphasizing the significance of the Cycurion/LSV partnership, stated, "This partnership is a pivotal opportunity for Cycurion, as it creates additional opportunities to expand our business in a critical global market, while also expanding our capabilities for current and future clients." Highlighting the strategic advantage of LSV's Latin American presence, he continued, "Cybersecurity is a common challenge worldwide and partnering with LSV-TECH in Columbia provides an entry point into the Latin American market from which we then expect to develop further expansion and growth via the Nokia connection."
About Cycurion
Based in McLean, Virginia, Cycurion (NASDAQ: CYCU) is a forward-thinking provider of IT cybersecurity solutions and AI, committed to delivering secure, reliable, and innovative services to clients worldwide. Specializing in cybersecurity, program management, and business continuity, Cycurion harnesses its AI-enhanced ARx platform and expert team to empower clients and safeguard their operations. Along with its subsidiaries, Axxum Technologies, Cloudburst Security, and Cycurion Innovation, Inc., Cycurion serves government, healthcare, and corporate clients with a commitment to securing the digital future.
About LSV-TECH
LSV-TECH was established in 2014. It is a trusted leading consortium in the field of digital transformation, which has consolidated its leadership by developing advanced technological solutions in key areas, such as cybersecurity, robotic process automation (RPA), the Metaverse, the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Big Data. Its comprehensive and adaptive approach enables organizations across diverse sectors to address the challenges of the digital age efficiently, securely, and with a forward-thinking vision.
LSV-TECH projects itself as a worldwide key player in the international technology ecosystem, combining innovation, global partnerships, and a commitment to developing local capabilities. Its consortium model offers a robust platform for advancing digital transformation in both the public and private sectors, serving as a benchmark in the convergence of technology, talent, and sustainability.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that are forward-looking statements as defined within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements relating to the operations and prospective growth of Cycurion’s business.
Many factors could cause Cycurion’s actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements described in this press release, including words such as “continue”, “expect”, “intend”, “will”, “hope”, “should”, “would”, “may”, “potential”, and other similar expressions. Such factors could include, among others, those detailed in its Registration Statement on Form S-4 and in its Annual Report on Form 10-K, each as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should the assumptions set out in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in those filings with the SEC underlying those forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and Cycurion does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Cycurion cannot assure that such statements will prove to be accurate as actual results, and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Individuals are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and, accordingly, investors are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein.
Investor Contact:
CORE IR
investors@cycurion.com
Media Contact:
Phone: (703) 555-0123
Email: media@cycurion.com
$CYCU Cycurion Reports Full Year 2024 Financial Results
Adjusted EBITDA of $2.3 million (+59% y/y); Generated $1.2 million of Net Income
MCLEAN, Va., April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cycurion (Nasdaq: CYCU) (“Cycurion” or the “Company”), a trusted leader in IT cybersecurity solutions and AI, reports financial results for full year ended December 31, 2024, and provides a corporate update highlighting a year of strategic execution, operational discipline, and solid financial performance.
News Link:
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/cycurion-reports-full-2024-financial-120000445.html
$CBLO is heating up fast!
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$CYCU News : Cycurion, Inc. Expands Partnership with Journal Technologies, Secures $22 Million Contract with State Police Agency
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/cycurion-inc-expands-partnership-journal-120000544.html
$IVDN (16 Million Float): Innovative Designs, Inc. Reaches Profitability for First Time by Reporting of Record Sales Results in Fiscal Year 2024, Delivering Almost 300% Revenue Increase vs. Previous Year
Sales of Superior Evacuated Cell Home Insulation Continue to Surge Into the Fiscal First Quarter for 2025
PITTSBURGH, PA - March 3, 2025 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Innovative Designs, Inc. (OTC Pink: IVDN) is extremely pleased to report that the Company has now achieved the key milestone of reaching profitability on the record setting revenue results of its 2024 fiscal year. With the filing of our 10K Annual Statement for the fiscal year ending on October 31, 2024 just posted, IVDN has reported that sales revenues increased to $1,382,733 vs. $347,763 for the 2023 fiscal year. This rapid growth translates to a 298% increase in sales, mostly attributable to the rising demand for our unmatched Evacuated (Vacuum) Cell R-6 Insultex House Wrap.
Fiscal fourth quarter sales were even stronger than we anticipated when we issued our projection in December for a year-end total at $1.2 million. Robust sales are currently continuing in the first half of fiscal 2025. We are working on the largest backorder level for Insultex House Wrap® that the Company has ever experienced and making progress with our suppliers to accelerate product production rates.
Sales of Insultex House Wrap® are now benefiting from new government building codes calling for continuous insulation and exterior R-Value requirements. Insultex House Wrap® is starting to be recognized as the very best option to satisfy the new requirements in terms of performance, cost effectiveness and ease of installation. Insultex House Wrap delivers its advantages thanks to its patented vacuum cell structure design. No other product on the market today offers a vacuum cell structure. A vacuum is the best thermal insulation possible and only Insultex® incorporates countless evacuated cells. Insultex® also provides a moisture barrier and other key benefits. The result is a substantial savings for new construction, adding an R-6 moisture barrier membrane that does not need additional insulation boards or other support as with other available choices from competitors.
Joseph A. Riccelli Jr., the new CEO of Innovative Designs, stated, "We have entered a new and much more rewarding stage of our business as demonstrated by the unprecedented sales results reported in our fiscal 2024 year-end financial report that has just been filed. Reaching the turning point of becoming a profitable company is a great achievement that everyone on our team has worked hard at for many years. With the growing success of the superior Insultex House Wrap® product line, Innovative Designs is positioned to continue building on the financial success we have now reached throughout 2025 and beyond. I am looking forward to arranging IVDN shareholder's conference in the near future to further expand on the reasons for our success, and plans to increase production to meet the rising demand. Additionally, we will be looking into expanding our marketing and sales options for the IDI Gear Insultex® clothing lines. Stay tuned for details on the scheduling of this upcoming IVDN shareholder's conference soon."
About Innovative Designs, Inc.
Innovative Designs, Inc. manufactures the Insultex® House Wrap and Arctic Armor® Line, under the "i.d.i.gear" label featuring INSULTEX®. Patented INSULTEX® is the thinnest, lightest and warmest insulator in the market today. For more information, please visit: http://www.insultexhousewrap.com and http://www.idigear.com
Disclaimer
Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking" statements as defined by federal law. Such statements are based on assumptions, but there is no assurance that actual outcomes will not be materially different as those implied. Any such statements are made in reliance on the "Safe Harbor" protections provided under the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995 and are subject to various factors, including the risks and matters discussed in the Company's SEC filings available at http://www.sec.gov.
CONTACT:
Innovative Designs, Inc.
Joseph A. Riccelli Jr., CEO
412-799-0350
riccellijjr@insultexhousewrap.com
http://www.insultexhousewrap.com
$LLLI News: Lamperd Less Lethal Issues Letter to Shareholders on Prospects for Substantial Business Growth in 2025 in the Marketing of Advanced Security Products
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SARNIA, ON / March 10, 2025/ Lamperd Less Lethal, Inc. (OTC PINK:LLLI), an innovation leader and manufacturer of advanced security solutions for law enforcement, military and security agencies worldwide, today issued the following letter to shareholders from Company Chairman and CEO Barry Lamperd.
Dear LLLI Shareholders:
Over the past many months our team has been carefully laying the groundwork to lead the Company to a significantly higher revenue return from the marketing of our well proven line of less lethal weapons, munitions, riot shields and other vital security products. The new prospects come from international relationships we have built in multiple countries around the world including The USA, Mexico and Middle East countries where the demands for new and better security solutions have been growing dramatically. Additionally, the present situation with US President Trump imposing substantial tariffs and the resulting counter tariffs, is creating an environment where Lamperd products from Canada are now much more desirable to users within Canada and also in certain other countries like Mexico.
In the Middle East, Lamperd’s Chief Information Officer and International Marketing Representative, Amer Ebied has completed a number of successful trips to key countries including Jordan, UAE and Saudi Arabia. Mr. Ebied has held extensive talks and made presentations with some of the top ranking members of these countries’ governments, law enforcement and military. An important aspect of these efforts was the setting up of local assembly points for Lamperd products so that we can more easily and quickly deliver samples and full orders in the region without having to wait extended periods to obtain export permits in Canada. The feedback from the client prospects we have received has been especially positive on this point.
Mr. Ebied reports that his contacts are all very impressed with the Lamperd product line which reflects decades of intensive research and development work, in conjunction with our University associates, to be the safest and the most effective in the industry today. We are now very optimistic that new orders in the Middle East will begin within the first half of 2025 and that the revenue growth from these new prospects for Lamperd Less Lethal will be far beyond anything we have seen in the Company’s history.
Also, Lamperd has been working closely with our newly signed distributor based in Mexico, Intersec, Inc. Founded in 1974, Intersec is dedicated to meeting the needs of the Defense, Public and Private Security market in North America, Latin America and worldwide. In 2024 Intersec made important connections and presentations for specific Lamperd products which were very favorably received by representatives of the Mexican military establishment. We are now in a good position to reap the benefits of these efforts within the 2025 budget year for orders to commence on Lamperd products to Mexican agencies, processed through our authorized representative, Intersec.
Lamperd has additionally signed a Master Distributor agreement with NAPC Defense, Inc. (OTC Pink: BLIS). This agreement is for sales and distribution of the full Lamperd product line and training services to law enforcement, military and other government authorized agencies in the USA and other countries around the world where NAPC Defense has established customer relations.
NAPC Defense is licensed and approved to broker munitions and military hardware already produced and in inventory at various locations worldwide. NAPC Defense benefits from the ability to bid and win contracts that are set aside in the Defense industry from a vast knowledge of government contracting. Recently NAPC Defense has been presenting Lamperd products at important events including the annual SHOT Show in Las Vegas, NV as well as Police Chief’s Conventions in Jacksonville, FL and Atlantic City, NJ.
Years of intense and cooperative research have been devoted to developing and testing Lamperd Less Lethal munitions products. Now we feel the sleeping giant is ready to bring back a key product that was first introduced in 2017 for the drone market. The purpose is to directly engage and bring down unwanted drones in the air by prop entanglement. Police services that have 40mm launchers are ready to address this increasingly important application and Lamperd inventory will be available for them to buy into this incredible product. Also for the increasingly important anti-drone role, Lamperd is now working on a joint-venture project to develop a launchable electronic interference munition which would disrupt flying drones without direct contact just by entering their flight area and bring them down more intact for retrieval and examination.
In summation, all of us on the Lamperd team, including our administrative, marketing, manufacturing and training personnel, have been working hard to develop new avenues of revenue growth for the Company. We are confident that in this year of 2025, when the need for safe and effective security solutions has never been greater, Lamperd products will begin selling and going to work on the largest scale of our Company’s history as a result of the multiple new and larger marketing avenues we have been putting into place. We look forward to providing more updates on specific contracts and orders in the balance of this year as they are booked.
Sincerely, Barry Lamperd, Chairman and CEO
About Lamperd Less Lethal:
Lamperd Less Lethal, Inc. is a developer, manufacturer and international sales company for advanced less lethal weapons, ammunition and other security products marketed to police, correctional, military and private security forces. The company manufactures and sells over 300 different products including small & large caliber projectile guns, flash-bang devices, pepper spray devices, 12 Gauge, 37mm & 40mm launching systems and a variety of different riot shields. Lamperd also offers advisory services and hands-on training classes run by highly accredited instructors. For more information on Lamperd Less Lethal, Inc. visit: http://www.lamperdlesslethal.com
This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to Lamperd Less Lethal, Inc.
Lamperd Less Lethal, Inc. undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes in future operating results.
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Emerging Markets Report: Marks of Credibility
Orlando, FL, Nov. 30, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Emerging Markets Report: Marks of Credibility
New Board Advisor Brings Added Pedigree to Hispanica Leadership
Orlando, FL, --- November 30, 2016 – As a company embarks on a journey to create market share and resulting revenue for its shareholders, adding the pedigree of an esteemed member of the business community is inarguably beneficial. First, the company immediately enjoys the credibility of having someone steeped and knowledgeable joining the team, sending a signal to competitors and prospects that a person in-the-know sees the deal as viable and that proven leadership is at the helm. But there is also this individual's proverbial Rolodex of contacts that becomes a core asset to the company.
A perfect example of this type of move is the appointment of Mr. Steven Weinreb as Strategic Advisor to the Board of Directors of Hispanic International Delights of America, Inc. (HISP). Importantly, Weinreb previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Vitarroz Corporation, a Hispanic food distribution company located in Jersey City, New Jersey, and also served as its President. Hispanica’s new advisor also served as President and Chief Executive Officer of American Rice Inc., one of the largest rice milling and marketing companies in the U.S. from October 1999 to December 2004.
On its face, Weinreb’s appointment seems an ideal fit for business development and monetization efforts with his proven leadership in Hispanica’s core markets. It is worth noting that Weinreb will lend advice to an experienced Board with members like Bassam Damaj, who has successfully piloted a public company with a vast footprint in the retail space and a compelling year-over-year stock price.
Weinreb certainly gets to help push a ball that is already rolling as Hispanica certainly benefits from its established presence in an industry where the earth is moving positively under its feet. Revenues for Q1 (June 1 - Aug 31) rose 400% to $649,411 versus $129,871 during the comparable quarter the previous year. Notably, tangible current assets rose 1,014% to $630,209 vs $56,560
The increase of the Latino population in the United States is hardly breaking news nor is the acceptance and embrace of Latino foods among non-Latino consumers. Historically Hispanic foods are now ubiquitous, essentially now a staple in every store, every city- truly everywhere. Remember, as we’ve mentioned in previous issues of this publication, pizza was virtually unknown among American diners until U.S. servicemen came home from service in Italy during World War II with an appetite for that then-new ethnic food.
The appointment of Weinreb is a significant development for Hispanica as it continues to swim with the tide. Time will tell how Mr. Weinreb moves the needle but it certainly looks like he has the relationships and experience to be an impact player for Hispanica.
About Hispanica International Delights of America, Inc.
Hispanica International Delights of America, Inc. (HISP) is a public company, founded in 2013. HISP is engaged in the distribution of proprietary, licensed and third party Hispanic and Ethnic food and beverages throughout the United States. HISP has already begun to distribute fruit juices, nectars, and milk based products and will begin to distribute teas, carbonated drinks, dry goods, preserves, frozen foods and bakery products. The brands distributed are under a proprietary basis (through distribution agreements and/or exclusive licensing arrangements). These brands emulate the flavors, tastes, and traditions which have been known for generations among the Hispanic and other ethnic groups which are now becoming part of the American mainstream diet. HISP is also committed in building long-term relationships with its consumers by offering superior, high quality products at the most competitive prices.
For more information on Hispanica International Delights of America, Inc. please visit http://www.hispanicadelights.com/
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Hispanica International Delights of America, Inc. Expands Distribution Into More Than 2,000 Retailers in the U.S.
NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - Aug 8, 2016) - Hispanica International Delights of America, Inc. ( OTC PINK : HISP ), a diversified food and beverage company in the Hispanic and ethnic food industry, announced today that it now has distribution (directly and indirectly) in over 2,000 retail stores as of July 2016 which include renowned retailers such:
- Walmart ®
- 7 Eleven ®,
- Safeway ®,
- Shoppers Food Warehouse ®,
- Valero Gas ®
- Lucky Supermarkets ®
- Shell Gas ®
- Quik Stop Markets ®
- Railys Supermarkets ®
- Nob Hill ®
- Save Mart Supermarket ®
- FoodMaxx ®
- Compare Foods ®
- Associated Supermarkets ®
- C-Town Supermarkets ®
- Bravo Supermarkets ®
- Foodtowns ®
- Americana Grocers ®
- Grand Mart ®
- Mega Supermarkets ®
- Fresh World ®
"The ability of the Company to establish so many retail stores and extensive distribution channels in certain key markets of the U.S., for Hispanic and ethnic foods, so soon after our first acquisition is a testament to our management's ability to handle different components of our subsidiaries, their product lines, customers, and logistics. This is a scalable business that will continue to grow as we add on new products, customers, acquisitions and vital personnel," said Fernando "Oswaldo" Leonzo, Chairman & CEO of Hispanica International Delights of America, Inc.
"The 2,000 retailers we now sell to, directly through our ESD subsidiary and indirectly through our wholesale and distribution customers, represents onlyless than 1% of the total market for ethnic foods in the U.S. As an example, it is well known that brands like Jarritos ® (a well-known Mexican soft drink imported by Novamex ®) is in well over 100,000 retail locations, in the U.S. alone. Our goal is to increase our market presence with all our proprietary products, whether they are beverages, snacks, or foods, throughout our distribution network which we are growing by the day," stated John Romagosa, President of Hispanica International Delights of America, Inc.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/hispanica-international-delights-america-inc-100000549.html
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UGA and GeoVax collaborate on Zika vaccine
GOVX
Vaccine to Address Four Major Hemorrhagic Fever Viruses -- Ebola, Sudan, Marburg, and Lassa; VLP Production Now Demonstrated for All Virus Targets ATLANTA, GA--(Marketwired - Jul 27, 2016) - Â Â GeoVax Labs, Inc. (OTCQB: GOVX), a biotechnology company developing human vaccines, today provided an update on its Tetravalent Hemorrhagic Fever Vaccine (THV) program, including a demonstration that its vaccines produce non-infectious virus-like particles (VLPs) for each of the four virus targets -- Ebola-Zaire, Ebola-Sudan, Marburg, and Lassa. GeoVax's vaccine (GOVX- E303) is based on the Company's novel Modified Vaccinia Ankara (MVA) VLP platform, which generates noninfectious VLPs. VLPs, expressed by MVA, form the base for a highly effective vaccine, because they can be engineered to display native forms of membrane-anchored viral envelope glycoproteins that mimic a natural infection. These native proteins trigger the body to produce antibody responses that are highly effective in their ability to block virus infections. Moreover, VLPs generated by GeoVax's vaccines are produced in vivo (in the very person being vaccinated) and do not have to be purified, thereby reducing manufacturing costs. GeoVax has previously demonstrated VLP formation as well as 100% protection in non-human primates after single, or prime/boost, inoculations with its Ebola-Zaire vaccine. The Zaire strain of Ebola virus was responsible for the 2014/15 outbreak in West Africa, which resulted in 28,652 infections and 11,325 deaths. The Company now has vaccine constructs against each of the three additional hemorrhagic fever targets and has demonstrated VLP production for each target infection. GeoVax's vaccines are being developed for use as either individual vaccines in epidemic or biothreat situations or combined as a single tetravalent vaccine for protection of the millions of individuals who live in at-risk areas, travelers, military personnel, and healthcare workers. Thin section electron micrographs of MVA-VLP vaccines for Zaire (EBOV), Sudan (SUDV), Marburg (MARV) and Lassa (LASV). Non-infectious VLPs budding from the surface of the cells resemble native virions. Immunogold staining was performed using antibodies specific to the glycoproteins of Zaire, Sudan and Marburg viruses (see arrows for examples of gold particles). Lassa VLPs (not immunogold stained) are 100-200 nm in diameter and contain granular structures similar in size to cellular ribosomes, 10 ~ 20 nm (large arrow points to the largest VLP in a cluster of four). Farshad Guirakhoo, Ph.D., GeoVax's Senior Vice President of Research and Development, commented, "Hemorrhagic fevers caused by filoviruses (Ebola, Sudan, and Marburg viruses) and arenaviruses, such as Lassa virus, occur in an overlapping geographical region in West Africa, putting as many as 200 million people at risk of infection with no licensed vaccines or effective therapeutics available. Lassa virus is endemic and causes severe and often fatal hemorrhagic illness with as many as 67,000 deaths per year. Although many consider MVA a boosting, not a priming, vaccine, our MVA-expressed VLPs are in fact outstanding priming vaccines. In non-human primates, we have demonstrated that a single dose of the GeoVax Ebola-Zaire vaccine elicits complete protective immunity; an important attribute for a vaccine which can be used for travelers or to stem an ongoing epidemic/endemic situation."Â Robert McNally, Ph.D., GeoVax's President and CEO, said, "The lessons learned from the 2014/15 Ebola outbreak indicate that the urbanization of Africa contributes to the rapid spread of emergent viruses. If not contained, they can cause global epidemics. The commercial opportunity for our HFV vaccine program is very attractive, particularly for Lassa fever, given the endemic nature of the virus. Currently, ribavirin is used for Lassa fever treatment, but it seems to be effective only if given early on in the course of clinical illness. These viruses could also be intentionally used as biological warfare agents, which makes vaccine development against these agents of high interest to the U.S. Department of Defense and related agencies." About GeoVax GeoVax Labs, Inc., is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing human vaccines against infectious diseases using its MVA-VLP vaccine platform. The Company's development programs are focused on vaccines against HIV, Zika Virus, and hemorrhagic fever viruses (Ebola, Sudan, Marburg, Lassa). GeoVax also recently began programs to evaluate the use of its MVA-VLP platform in cancer immunotherapy, and for therapeutic use in chronic Hepatitis B infections. GeoVax's vaccine platform supports in vivo production of non-infectious VLPs from the cells of the very person receiving the vaccine, mimicking a natural infection, stimulating both the humoral and cellular arms of the immune system to recognize, prevent, and control the target infection. For more information, visit www.geovax.com. Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this document are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from those included in these statements due to a variety of factors, including whether: GeoVax can develop and manufacture its vaccines with the desired characteristics in a timely manner, GeoVax's vaccines will be safe for human use, GeoVax's vaccines will effectively prevent targeted infections in humans, GeoVax's vaccines will receive regulatory approvals necessary to be licensed and marketed, GeoVax raises required capital to complete vaccine development, there is development of competitive products that may be more effective or easier to use than GeoVax's products, GeoVax will be able to enter into favorable manufacturing and distribution agreements, and other factors, over which GeoVax has no control. GeoVax assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, and does not intend to do so. More information about these factors is contained in GeoVax's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including those set forth at "Risk Factors" in GeoVax's Form 10-K. Image Available: http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/frame_mw?attachid=3037790 GeoVax Labs, Inc. Robert T. McNally, Ph.D. investor@geovax.com 678-384-7220
GOVX is awarded $7.8 million contract.
The base portion of the contract, with a value of $199,442, will support preparatory work for initiation of manufacturing. The contract also includes $7.6 million in additional development options that may be exercised by NIAID, bringing the total potential value of the contract to $7.8 million. The multi-year contract will pay 100% of the manufacturing cost of the DNA vaccine component of GeoVax's HIV vaccine candidate, GOVX-B11.
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Seventy seven energy is out of BK now, it just dropped 1.1B of debt.
IDNG ready to go pending uplisting and many FDA approvals
YOUNGSVILLE, LA / ACCESSWIRE / July 11, 2016 / RedHawk Holdings Corp. (IDNG) (the "Company") announced today updates to several pending matters:
MANAGEMENT REORGANIZATION
The Company has appointed Thomas J. Concannon as the Company's Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Mr. Concannon replaces Daniel J. Schreiber who resigned effective July 5, 2016. Since joining the Company on February 1, 2016 as its Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Concannon has been principally responsible for the oversight, coordination and integration of the Company's pharmaceutical and medical device business units.
Mr. Concannon has over 25 years of industry and managerial experience, including serving as President of NJR Energy, an oil and natural gas exploration company, and as a director of its parent company, New Jersey Resources, a New York Stock Exchange listed company. He also served previously as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Geokinetics Inc., a NASDAQ-listed provider of seismic acquisition and data processing services to the oil and gas industry. Mr. Concannon received his juris doctorate from St. John's University School of Law.
PENDING LITIGATION
With respect to that certain litigation, RedHawk Holdings Corp. and Beechwood Properties, LLC vs Craig Investments, LLC and Howard J. Taylor (the "Litigation"), the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York has denied, on all points, the motion of Craig Investments, LLC to change the venue from New York, New York to St. Louis, Missouri. The Litigation was originally filed by the Company on or about November 19, 2015 and then amended on March 18, 2016 to include Scott Bader as a defendant. With this ruling, the Company said it would immediately resume prosecution of the Litigation.
OTC MARKET LISTING
The Company also announced today that it has made application to move from the OTC Pink Sheets to the OTCQB market listing. The Company said it hopes to complete the new market listing during the quarter ending September 30, 2016.
REGULATORY APPROVAL FOR BRANDED GENERICS
During the quarter ended June 30, 2016, EcoGen Europe LTD ("EcoGen") received final packaging regulatory safety approval for its branded generic drugs - Paravict and Danamep.
Paravict, which will be distributed by EcoGen in 500 mg caplets, is EcoGen's branded generic name for Paracetamol. Danamep, which will be distributed by EcoGen in 75 mg tablets, is EcoGen's branded generic name for Aspirin. Sales of Paravict and Danamep are expected to commence on or about August 1, 2016.
S.A.N.D.D. ENGINEERING UPDATES COMPLETED
The Company also announced today the completion of the engineering upgrades to its Sharps and Needle Destruction Device (S.A.N.D.D.), formerly known as the Disintegrator™. Production of the initial units for distribution into the United Kingdom and the Middle East is expected to commence on or before August 1, 2016.
F.D.A. APPROVALS RECEIVED FOR CENTRI
During the quarter ended June 30, 2016, the Company received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") for the import, assembly and demonstrations of the Centri Controlled Entry System ("Centri"), a unique, nominal dose transmission full body x-ray scanner capable of finding weapons, drugs and other metallic and non-metallic contraband concealed on and within the human body. Phase I radiation testing has been successfully completed. FDA approval for human testing and sale of Centri (Phase II radiation testing) is expected to be received during the quarter ending September 30, 2016.
The Company has acquired the exclusive import, manufacturing and distributions rights in the United States from Basic Technologies, Inc. who holds the exclusive worldwide license to manufacture and sell Centri.
About RedHawk Holdings Corp.
RedHawk Holdings Corp., formerly Independence Energy Corp., is a diversified holding company which, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in sales and distribution of medical devices, sales of branded generic pharmaceutical drugs, commercial real estate investment and leasing, sales of point of entry full-body security systems, and specialized financial services. Through its medical products business unit, the Company sells WoundClot Surgical - Advanced Bleeding Control, the Disintegrator™ Insulin Needle Destruction Unit, the Carotid Artery Digital Non-Contact Thermometer and Zonis®. Its real estate leasing revenues are generated from various commercial properties under long-term lease. Additionally, RedHawk's real estate investment unit holds limited liability company interest in various commercial restoration projects in Hawaii. The Company's financial service revenue is from brokerage services earned in connection with debt placement services. RedHawk Energy holds the exclusive U.S. manufacturing and distribution rights for the Centri Controlled Entry System, a unique, closed cabinet, nominal dose transmission full body x-ray scanner.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This release may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are all statements other than statements of historical fact. Statements contained in this release that are not historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. The words "anticipate," "may," "can," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "projects," "targets," "intends," "likely," "will," "should," "to be," "potential" and any similar expressions are intended to identify those assertions as forward-looking statements.
Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain. Actual performance and results may differ materially from that projected or suggested herein due to certain risks and uncertainties. In evaluating forward-looking statements, you should consider the various factors which may cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements including those listed in the "Risk Factors" section of our latest 10-K report. Further, the Company may make changes to its business plans that could or will affect its results. Investors are cautioned that the Company will undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
Media Contact:
Julie Calzone
(337) 235-2924
jcalzone@calzone.com
Company Contacts:
Thomas J. Concannon, CEO
(908) 625-7811
tom.concannon@redhawkholdingscorp.com
G. Darcy Klug, CFO
(337) 269-5933
darcy.klug@redhawkholdingscorp.com
SOURCE: RedHawk Holdings Corp.
VIZC super thin and ready to explode!
WRIT Media Group, Inc. was incorporated in the State of Delaware on March 9, 2007 under the name of Writers’ Group Film Corp. to produce films, television programs and entertainment programs for various media formats. In February 2011, the Company acquired Front Row Networks, Inc., a Nevada corporation, through a capital stock acquisition and completed a senior management restructuring, and on August 19, 2013, the Company completed an acquisition of Amiga Games Inc., a Washington corporation, whereby it acquired 100% of Amiga Games Inc. in exchange for shares of the Common Stock of the Company.
http://writmediagroup.com
A means of exchange and a measure of value. Aside from water and oxygen, it is, in the practical sense, the pre-requisite of life. People kill for it.
This board is designed to keep from 'getting killed', for what of it (money) you may have. Understanding the very basics is crucial to survival. This board will only take 3 minutes to read, but can save you many thousands of dollars, sleepless nights, beatings bestowed upon yourself....maybe even your LIFE (people do jump out of windows after heavy losses)! (not LOL!!!)
Please read carefully and closely.
Key word: if
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First things, first!
#1). You have money. Other people want it. All of it!
#2). You want easy money. So does everybody else. They'll get it, too....yours! (and all of it!)
#3). You tell yourself you're smart. You won't lose your money. Fact: Other people are smarter, and they'll still get your money (and all of it!).
#4). People KILL for money. Lying to you, for yours, is cakework. Don't let your money be the icing on someone else's cake.
#5). Re-read the first four caveats again! Read them so many times, you can recite them while passed out drunk! They are THAT important!
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So, you have a few dollars and want to 'make your money work for you'. Good. Realize you are not alone, and obviously, not everyone makes money in the stock market (atleast not all the time). Will you be who I make money from? Hopefully not. Will I be who YOU make money from? Not likely, unless you learn the basics first.
In the stock market, there are five basic 'thieves' who'll steal your money right from in front of you, 6 that'll leave you broke for sure:
Dilution (the selling of new shares by the company)
Manipulation (primarily performed by the Market Makers, but not entirely)
Paid Promotions (biased professional attempts to encourage buying of an issue)
False Presentation/Representation (fluff PR, outlandish projections and claims, etc.)
Pump & Dump (usually associated with excited promises of major gains. Cousin to Paid Promotions and False Presentation/Representation)
Short Selling, Naked Shorting Selling (NSS) (the act of selling borrowed shares first, then buying back later, hopefully and usually at a lower pps. NSS is the act of selling shares that have never even been borrowed, ie; air-shares)
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Dilution:
The selling of newly issued shares. The basis in which the entire stock market revolves around is the issuance of shares to acquire the capital to sustain and allow a company to grow. This is arguably the worst of the first 5 'thieves', as it is 100% legal, even when done with 'less than good' intentions and done thru mis-representation. The less 'blue chip' a company is, the more likely the dilution will not bear fruit. Pinksheet stocks are the least 'bluechip' and the most likely to never truly 'bear fruit', even though many people very profitably 'play the scam'.
Enter the 'lifestyle' stock.
Lifestyle stocks (and they are VERY plenty, especially in Pinksheet issues) are stocks with good/great sounding stories, usually in the form of press releases. First and foremost, they provide CEO's with high salaries, regardless of CEO performance. They also provide the company with capital to support their own lives, using such guises as travel, meals, and entertainment as expenses. Automotive (BMW, Mercedes...you get the idea) expenses are common. Real-estate also falls into the classification as a company neccessity, 'stated' as a necessity for temporary housing for out-of-town clients, even if the 'client' may be a high school sweetheart from a different city. Shortly put, watch CAREFULLY and CLOSELY for lifestyle stocks. You can only profit from them once you are FULLY knowledgeable in their 'scam'.
Dilution is inevitable in all companies, given it's nature and value to a company. A 'good' company dilutes minimally/responsibly, and gives shareholders 'value for their money', ie; increasing/improving bottom line fundamentals. Virtually nothing is wrong with 'accretive dilution'.
It is HIGHLY advised to locate the Transfer Agent (TA) of any company you wish to be invested in for more than 1 week. By frequently calling the TA, you can gain a neccessary understanding to what extent the company is diluting. TAs can give you the outstanding shares (o/s) for any date you ask. By knowing the o/s on the first of the last 3 months, gives a good idea of dilution rate.
Stay far away from an issue that the TA has been gagged, atleast until you have become VERY experienced in investing/trading. There is virtually NO good reason for a TA to be gagged. None.
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Manipulation:
This is a device used more by Market Makers (MMs) than others, but by no means, limited to them alone.
MMs rank right behind bankers, lawyers, politicians, and many CEOs.
They (MMs) have the ability to create what appears to be volume and increase in pps (price per share), giving the false impression that a stock is going up in value. What is to be closely watched for is whether it is a sustained increase in pps, or only temporary.
They (MMs) have the ability to 'over accentuate' a 'run', giving the impression the issue is going up quickly. Often, they will naked short shares at the HOD (high of day) only to buy them back (from you) on the retrace, when you sell out of panic, fear, and/or doubt. They understand terms like 'weak hands', 'panic', 'fear', doubt, etc., and have no qualms of using their 'skills' to make themselves more money at your expense.
No one makes more money in the stock market, than MMs. Usually, it's YOUR money, that they make!
MMs have an arsenal of tricks they use, of which would be impossible to outline them all. Other common ones are signals. Often, they will use 100 share trades to take a pps up or down, depending on what their desire is. If they have shares they want to sell, they will try to 'take it up', giving the appearance of a pps going up in value. Conversely, when they need shares, they 'take the pps down', on 100 share trades, hoping to 'shake weak hands' loose of their shares with the fear of a plumetting pps.
Another form of manipulation is performed by unscrupulous investors or investment bankers, usually by 'bidwhacking' a pps down, so as to buy more shares at lower prices, whether on the open market or thru private placements. (A private placement is when a company sells shares directly to an investor, as opposed to the open market, and usually at a deep discount. PPs are not advised, as they usually tie up funds for a period of time, and meanwhile, the company's stock price can be diluted down below what the PP sold at/for. In other words, stay away from PPs when offered to you, unless you are VERY aware of ALL of the company's dynamics/fundamentals).
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Paid Promotions:
Newsletters, Spam, Advertising- all forms intended to put the company in a positive light, regardless whether the company is worth the paper they are printing new shares on, or not. Paid promo NEVER tells bad things, natch. Also, since they are often paid with free trading (as opposed to restricted) company shares, these new company shares are often dumped quickly, thereby driving the pps down unless enough market demand can soak them up. Excercise extreme caution when interested in an issue you learned about, by way of these forms of media.
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False Presentation/Representation:
Volumes could be written on this, as this is the greatest method of selling shares, and often, new shares. Mis-representation occurs by both- company and shareholders ('pump and dump' (P&D) 'artists'.
Companies are famous for outlandish projections, giving investors hopes of great rewards. Usually, it is better to put these companies on the watchlist, as opposed to buying because of projections. 'Show me the money' applies in full.
Shareholders are also famous for misrepresentation, sometimes even, so they can close out on a losing position at a half way decent pps....and at your expense.
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Pump & Dump:
Many stockboards are loaded with fellow investors who are anxious to see their investments go up in value. Everybody wants you to buy into the same company as they, themselves. Even I do. Choosing good stocks however, should never be done on the grounds of what people 'say', or what you 'heard' (atleast not until they've proved themselves). Nothing will ever replace DD (due dilligence). It's YOUR money. If you don't invest it wisely, it might end up being MY money. (j/k)
The typical 'pump & dumper' is a person who frontloads (buys in advance), then alerts with great excitedness about "MAJOR GAINS!!!", or "Ready to blast off", or "To da Moon", or "900lb Gorilla on steroids". Anyone who uses these ploys should be highly suspect and also frowned upon.
Intelligent investors invest intelligently, and make money. Those who fall for P&D hype deserve to lose their investments, when the 'pumper', quickly turns to 'dumper', selling you the shares he just made 50%, 100%, or 1000% on!
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Short Selling, Naked Short Selling (NSS):
Short selling is done with actual shares that legally exist in certificate. This practise is usually done when a stock is considered overvalued, and a 'short' expects the pps (price per share) to decline. The short is borrowing someone's shares (possibly even yours) at whatever price, from a broker who has such shares, sells them to the market, and after the price has declined, the Short(er) buys them back (covers), pays the broker back, and keeps the excess, as profit.
Naked Short Selling (NSS) is done with shares that do NOT exist, in no form whatsoever, and is done only by Market Makers (MMs), brokers/dealers (B/D), some brokerage firms (E-trade, Scottrade, Ameritrade for example), and sometimes, overseas investors who have brokers that do not abide by SEC laws and regulations. NSS is very comparable to counterfeiting, except without the need to even have printers. Because naked shorted shares do not exist in any form whatsoever, they cannot even be traced by the SEC. It is also a form of dilution, and in the broadest sense, compounded dilution at it's worst, and furthermore, not even on anyone's books.
Naked short selling was created (by the SEC, no less) to allow MMs to 'maintain an orderly market', though it's intention has been ridiculously abused (by MMs) to the point of criminality. Worse yet, due to 'loopholes' in the laws that MMs are able to circumvent, rarely does prosecution/penalties ever occur.
*Note: This is only a brief outline of NSS, as is much of the rest of the information on this board. Nonetheless, all that is discussed here is to bring general awareness to the 'machinery' of the marketplace.
More on Market Makers: http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=15625415
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Naked Short Reform petition form:
It's your money. Once you've lost some of it to the MMs, you might be more receptive and/or disposed to completing this form and sending it in.
http://www.petitiononline.com/mrktrfrm/petition.html
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Summary (to the above):
It would be well advised to refer to the 'first things first', after 2-3 weeks, if you haven't already memorized them. They are THAT important! (Don't wanna memorize them? Ok...it's your money. People will be more than happy to relieve you of it!)
It may do well to refer to the 4-5 'thieves' section every few weeks, for 1). to see how much you've recognized them as they happen, and 2). to remind yourself how many various ways 'thieves' can 'pick your pockets'.
After all that you have thus read so far, have you been scared hell out of investing yet? You should be! Consider the consequences of hasty moves. Walk on eggshells if you must. Better to learn by slow trial, than to jump headfirst into the fire.
Always do your own DD.
Now, for more in-depth basics.
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Diversification (application of interest in several/many sectors/industries)
Tantamount to intelligent and successful investing/trading, diversification is more than just advised by all of the most seasoned professional investors/traders. It is common sense.
Often, newcomers will buy solely of one issue due to a strong recommendation, or a 'love for the story'. RARELY is this wise to do. RARELY! Double RARELY!!
WHY?
Compare it to your high school sweetheart. In truth, how many people are still married AND happily, to the first 'love of their life'? Few! Very, Very few!
It is VERY common that inexperienced investors feel so confident in their one single fully invested position (much like their first 'high school sweetheart'), that they tend to overlook all the thousands of other 'fish in the sea', many of which, chances are, are even better choices, since it can easily be proven that seldom does a new investor just happen to, by some grace of God, stumble across the perfect investment (if there is such a thing), the first time around.
Your first stock(s) should certainly be treated no differently (much less, better) than your first sweetheart. Love them, learn from them, but move on, especially if they are not truly 'treating you kindly' (making you money)! Set yourself free and test the waters. If after time, you are still fond of it/him/her, then go back. Even then, in the stock market, no stock will feel 'cheated on', if you take up more than one 'favorite'.
Put simply, never marry a stock. If you find you have only one open position, you are married, and money is the leading cause of divorce, often leaving you 'cutting your losses' to save your life.
Diversification CANNOT be overemphasized! Not one single, active, experienced investor does not have atleast 3 open positions at any one time. Many have much more than just three, and usually all in various sectors. This, because one sector may experience a bad day, for whatever reason, while another may experience a good day, for whatever reason. Diversification is 'hedging yout bets' in the broadest sense.
(All too often, I see newer investors who are in only one stock, and have their entire investable funds placed there. No one do I wish to reach out more to, and ring their necks, slap them silly, and beat some sense into their heads!!!) LOL
(It should be said however, that occassionally, I myself find an issue (stock) with such strong fundamentals and potentials, that I will temporarily 'go all in', again only temporarily (days, a week, or two, at most).
OK...next basic....
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A curious misconception exists, in the stock market: for every person who makes money, there is someone who loses it. Though this is true in every play where 'thieves' exist, it is simply NOT true, where strong fundamentals exist.
Occassionally, a company will have a 'fundamentally improving' development, in which the whole company itself, increases in value, and sustains this increase. These are the ONLY plays where the majority of shareholders benefit from. These 'fundamentally improving' developments often cause a 'hysteria' however (much of it due to 'pump'), causing the pps to rise beyond proportion to the development. Buyers at levels above what the development is worth, lose out when fair market value (Fibonacci retracement/consolidation) begins to set it.
For this reason, bottom plays are the preferred, as the potential for losses are considerably lower.
(Also, 'value stocks' are those which have strong fundamentals. Such qualities that make for strong fundamentals are: A CEO with a good/great track record; low dilution rates; low o/s; low debt; no private placements, convertible debentures, financing, etc.; valuable assets; insider ownership, to name a few.)
Always be wary, when entering a play that has already moved too much, too soon. Profit takers sell without a moment's notice, often leaving you a bagholder. This is most evident when you see someone 'pumping' a stock one minute, and the next minute, it appears they never heard of the stock. This is the ever so famous 'pump and dump' (P&D).
(My apologies if I repeat this (about P&D), as you will find it occurring repeatedly in the marketplace anyhow, and you should atleast be well informed of it's frequency).
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Stock Exchanges (in descending order of general market appeal/acceptance)
NYSE (New York Stock Exchange):
Creme De La Creme. Choice of the rich and famous. Blue chip. Generally considered the safest stocks, though giving the lowest rate of return, on average. Aside from their 'lowest risk factor', NYSE/blue chip stocks are favored for the dividends they pay, quarterly/yearly.
NASDAQ (National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations):
NASDAQ stocks are, sometimes, companies that have moved up from the OTCBB or AMEX. Some NASDAQ stocks IPO'd directly onto this exchange. Others have came down from the stringent requirements of the NYSE, while others strive FOR the stringent respect of the NYSE (bluechip has it's rewards). NASDAQ stocks usually begin at a minimum of $5.00, and some pay dividends, also. If they fall below $5.00 for a sustained period of time, they risk being dropped to the AMEX or OTCBB.
AMEX (American Stock Exchange):
Upgrade from OTCBB, downgrade from NASDAQ. Typically, AMEX stocks trade between $2-$5 (atleast to begin with). Most institutional buying will not begin to occur until a company has atleast reached this level of 'clout'. Dividends are seldom, but more likely than OTCBB.
OTCBB (Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board):
The lowest status of all U.S. national exchanges. Only requirement for OTC listing is fully reporting w/financial statements, ie; transparancy in accounting. OTCBB companies are the preferred penny stocks since atleast they reveal what they are spending investor money on. Thru financials and filings, you can usually gain an idea of the company's history.
Grey/Pinksheets (ohhh, brother! where do I start with this one?) LOL
Most commonly called 'pinkies', Pinksheet stocks are without a doubt, the highest risk stocks tradable. So risky are they, the newcomer might as well just hand his money over to a mugger (atleast he got to keep his life in exchange!) NEWCOMERS are HIGHLY advised to play them ONLY after obtaining 'Level 2 for Pinksheets', which costs approx. $42 p/mo thru http://www.Alphatrade.com
Pinksheets are, first and foremost, the domain of MMs, where Master Manipulation is rule of the day. If/when starting out in pinkies, plan to lose your money, first. NEVER NEVER NEVER invest more than you can afford to entirely lose. At any given moment, a CEO can be thrown in jail, and all trading ceases. At any given moment, the CEO can move to Mexico/Canada/South Pacific, and all trading ceases. With VERY little notice, a reverse split can be announced, and your dollars will have just shrank. These are a few caveats to pinkies.
On the other side of the coin, the greatest profits of all tradable issues can be made in Pinksheets. In the stock market, the greater the risk, the potentially greater the gain. No place is that more true than in Pinksheet stocks. Those that have made bundles on them, love them (it's a love/hate affair), those who have lost much money on them, hate them (strictly hate affair).
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Trading Styles and Techiques:
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Understanding share structures and market cap:
All publicly traded companies apply for and are given an 'Authorized' amount of shares in which they can use to raise capital. This is usually called the 'a/s'.
The shares that a company has issued to date is known as the 'outstanding shares'. All issued shares, whether free-trading, retricted, escrowed, etc., are part of the 'o/s'.
The 'float' is the amount of free trading shares that are 'floating around'.
Restricted shares are not part of the float, but can be, as soon as restrictions come off. Most commonly, restricted shares are issued for 1 yr.
Depending on restrictions, all or part may be tradable after one year. All become free trading after 2 years.
It may do well to know restriction dates and details, as sometimes, when the restriction is lifted, the selling begins, the float grows, and the pps drops (atleast for a short period of time) while the selling is being done.
Preferred shares are usually held by management, and have a conversion rate of xxx amount of common shares for each preferred share.
When investing long term in any company, it will CERTAINLY do well to know all about their restricted and preferred shares, as these can be very comparable to 'monsters hiding in dark places'.
Market Cap is the total o/s multiplied by the current pps.
Example: XYZ company has 10M shares issued and outstanding. Current pps is .112. Market cap is $1.12M.
Market cap is used to determine what value the market (you and I) place on the company and all assets, including patents, rights, logos, branding, etc.
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Reverse splits (r/s):
Very rarely are r/s profitable. They are most commonly done by companies that have maxed out their a/s, yet still need more funds for ongoing operations/lifestyles.
It is advised to VERY selectively invest (Long) in a r/s, as many companies tend to repeat history.
The link below can be instrumental in learning what companies have r/s, and how many times they have.
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/board.asp?board_id=3017
Reverse mergers, on the other hand, can be profitable plays to jump into, if entered early on. Reverse mergers are often done to consolidate two companies, giving the private company of the two, the opportunity to become publicly traded, and making the bottom line better for the original company.
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Entry/Exit Strategies and Disciplines:
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About Kool-Aid:
Kool-Aid is the 'drink' by which investors lose their money, much like the drink that Jim Jones 'followers' lost their lives. It is prevalent with stocks having great 'stories' but lacking in strong fundamentals. Investors that get 'drunk' on the 'words of the CEO' are the most common of all Kool-aid drinkers. Often though, naive investors will become 'drunk' by other followers of same issue. As the old saying goes, misery loves company, and where 'faith' has caused a group of investors to hold their stock longer than sensibility would dictate (and usually holding a loss), they become known as kool-aid drinkers.
More could be said on this subject, but the gist of it has hereby been explained.
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You have just read the basics. I wish you great success. With prudence, you can find trading/investing a most rewarding sideline or even profession.
Points to remember:
1). Greed kills, and pigs get slaughtered.
Greed is unrecognizable until 'after the fact', which is usually too late. It generally comes in the form of buying too much, too soon, and especially, of only one stock. This is why diversification is so valuable. It prevents you from taking too much loss in any one issue, in the event your choice becomes ugly. Diversification also benefits you by 'adding to the excitement' of stock investing/trading.
Also in addition, diversification helps to prevent drinking kool-aid. It allows the investor to 'open their minds' to other possibities.
One advised way to avoid the trappings of greed is to practice discipline and moderation. When you see a stock you like, only buy a 'starter' position. This will automatically cause you to research deeper. If you continue to like what you learn, add to your position accordingly. Moderation is key.
2). Seldom is anything as it appears.
If everything were as it appears, EVERYONE would make money in the stock market! Unfortunately......NOT!
The old saying is, "The truth always hurts", which is why finding it in the stock market, is so hard to do. Few companies could survive if 100% of the truth were known.
3). If it sounds too good to be true, it usually/probably is.
The better it 'sounds', the more likely you will lose money. The only times it will come even close to being 'too good to be true' is when you have stumbled across a hidden gem that virtually almost no one else has, and this would be because the market's attention has drifted away from that sector/industry, causing the stock to get 'beaten down' from loss/lack of interest. Never buy on what 'sounds' good, buy only what can be proven to be good, and yes, there are many excellent hidden gems, just waiting to be rediscovered and have life breathed back into them.
Ask questions if you are not sure.
Though no one can 'hold your hand' thru all your investments, many are willing to help 'walk you thru them', atleast to some extent. Ever since a boy, after getting a boot up my butt, I learned it is better to ask a stupid question, than to make a stupid mistake! The one might cost a little pride, while the other can cost thousands of $$. Let pride go before destruction.
and 5). A profit NOT gained, hurts less than losses SUSTAINED!
Take your time, in the beginning, for haste makes waste, and a fool and his money are soon parted!
Good luck and may God (in whatever form you believe) be with you!
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How to post Charts, L2 Snapshots, Youtube videos, and photos on IHub
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EZ Trader's Forum:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/board.asp?board_id=1971
A.I.M. User's board:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/board.asp?board_id=949
Seasonality Stock Report Board:
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Subs to a Buck Board:
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Magic Board:
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Music Board:
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Breaking News- Stock Related
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/board.asp?board_id=1508
Taxes Board:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/board.asp?board_id=4597
Naked Shorting...MUST READ!
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/board.asp?board_id=7636
No Quarter for Corruption board:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/board.asp?board_id=3319
Financial Advisor's College Class (FACC)
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/board.asp?board_id=2767
Insightful Posts:
Types of Trading (a must-read for new investors):
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=15814093
Daytrading Mistakes:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=15814123
On Chatboard dynamics - a must read!
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=15686855
Scam Stocks Checklist:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg_ig.asp?message_id=14928266
The Bandwagon Theory:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=2595337
On Dividends:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=15592944
On Market Makers: A Market Maker (MM) speaks out:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=15625415
On Discipline, by chartinator:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=15682922
Helpful Websites:
Is your company's insiders buying or selling their own shares?
http://www.insidercow.com
How to post charts & images, bold, underline, or italicize text:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/faqh2post.asp
Free delayed L2 quotes here - Including Pinkies
http://www.allstocks.com/html/free_level_2_pink_sheet_stock_.html
Steve1's other tax site:
http://www.fairmark.com/capgain/index.htm
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The invaluable full collection of fyi posts by Stock Lobster:
Explanation of 8K filings:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=15898888
Intro to Candlestick Charting:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?Message_id=15898774&txt2find=fyi
How to Read a Detailed Stock Quote Table:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?Message_id=15898734&txt2find=fyi
Introduction to Level II:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?Message_id=15898672&txt2find=fyi
Explore Level II:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?Message_id=15898720&txt2find=fyi
Worst Things said by New Investors:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?Message_id=15896567&txt2find=fyi
10 Trading Rules to Follow - The Zen of Trading:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?Message_id=15896531&txt2find=fyi
On Bankruptcy Stocks:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?Message_id=15824458&txt2find=fyi
Common Day Trading Mistakes:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?Message_id=15814123&txt2find=fyi
Types of Trading:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?Message_id=15814093&txt2find=fyi
On what a REGDEX is:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?Message_id=15736819&txt2find=fyi
On Bull Flag Patterns:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?Message_id=15723041&txt2find=fyi
Explanation of the Golden Cross:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?Message_id=15722619&txt2find=fyi
SEC charges hedge fund over shorting:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?Message_id=15716368&txt2find=fyi
Many Pinksheets are meant to be destroyed:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?Message_id=14931833&txt2find=fyi
Death Spiral Convertible/Financing:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?Message_id=15709518&txt2find=fyi
Basic Intro to 'PIPE' funding:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?Message_id=15709476&txt2find=fyi
Insider Trading Linked to PIPE Offerings:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?Message_id=15716330&txt2find=fyi
Private Investment in Public Equity - PIPE:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?Message_id=15709447&txt2find=fyi
Structured PIPE Transactions Take Hold as Convertibles Deemed Risky:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?Message_id=15709419&txt2find=fyi
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Suggested Books and/or other reading/researching materials and techniques:
General Day Trading Books:
The Complete Trading For A Living by Dr. Alexander Elder:
http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=29873751
Entries & Exits Visits to Sixteen Trading Rooms by Dr. Alexander Elder:
http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=29873814
The Market Maker's Edge by Josh Lukeman:
http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=29873890
Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits by Philip A. Fisher:
http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=29873972
Recommend ALL 3 Peter Lynch Books:
***Learn to Earn: A Beginner's Guide to the Basics of Investing and Business.
***Beating the Street.
***One Up On Wall Street- How To Use What You Already Know To Make Money In The Market.
http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=29874144
ProOnline Traders DVD - Learn To Trade Like A Pro:
http://www.tradersnation.com/proonline.shtml
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Common acronyms used on IHub:
MMs -Market Makers
iBox -information box (where you are reading this text, right now)
NSS -naked short selling
O&G -oil and gas
NG -natural gas
b/a - bid/ask
pps - price per share
sp - share price
SH - stock/shareholder
The Acronym Place:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/board.asp?board_id=5827
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God bless all who have taken the time to read this, and may good fortune be with you!
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