XBI Very well done, babycakes. 2X avg vol. today. I stayed out today, after getting stopped out twice the previous 2 days.

Gapper = NVEC Tanker = SDS

Great new idea from Google: http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/02/10/googling-your-home-electricity-usage/?emc=eta1
Ico, I'm really leaving now.

XBI is looking good. I don't have any. I tried again yesterday and got stopped out. Its relatively low volume for my liking.

ITMN. Ico, I did some DD a few days ago before deciding to short. Fundies are terrible. Its up because it had some positive phase 3 results for perfenidone (for pulmonary fibrosis) I read the release and didn't find it impressive, but what do I know.

ITMN The moment I posted that it took a hit

ITMN. I'm surprised how well its held up. Glad I didn't get the short a few days ago.

I was wondering about that. Thanks.

TSL Nice recovery after gap down

I'm really encouraged. these guys are so much more respectable than the sleezebags we saw last Fall (Dick Fuld, Mozillo, Stan O'neal). I was so appalled listening to them. I'm actually feeling better listening to these guys.

Gapper = MF. Its held up very well in this sell off.

XBI stopped out

Totally agree. Frat-boy = huge insult. I'm still hoping Geitner proves to be otherwise.

XBI Long at 54.43 Thanks for the idea, I was looking at GILD but decided to go with XBI.

MF continues strong on great vol.

ITMN. Great idea but no shares at Schwab.

Gold. Look above, Ico has a chart in the iBox.

MF up 16% today.

CSR up on 2X daily volume

If you use a 6 mos chart DSX performs as well as NM. DSX has a stronger balance sheet based on debt/equity ratio and a much higher profit margin.

I'll miss you, JJ. I've gotten some very good ideas from you. Barb

OT. Hey Paul, I just sent Kellog a message that I will not be buying their products
(Not that I buy them now) Who cares if Phelps smoked marijuana at a party!

I use Schwab StreetSmart.com. What Data source do you use?

Intelligence -- I think you define it too narrowly. Its interesting that you are gifted musically because there is a strong link between music and math ability. Also your geekiness would seem to indicate math aptitude. I really think some people have a block when it comes to Math and just seem to freeze up mentally.
I absolutely agree with you about the importance of brutal honesty. It is really hard though, I wasn't really brought up that way but my husband helps me a lot.

Have a great weekend!

Gapper = ROST Tanker = QID

Hey Paul, you got me interested and I've been watching L2 today. I've got a question: What does it mean when a MM has an asterisk next to it? BTW why do you keep saying you're not intelligent, Are you fishing for complements :) You appear to be brilliant when it comes to playing the tape.

Hey Paul, looks like the kind of day you chase NVEC. Just watching but would love to see how you do it.

ROST had a great day yesterday! Retailers are creeping on to my watch list, too.

Very good explanation. thanks.

DSX just broke its high from 12/18/08

What do you think, Ico, A green close? I am pushing myself out the door now. Its really late for my run and the later it gets, the less energy I have. See you later.

FXI pushing through 50MA

Hey Bale, I thought I didn't go to the mall much but compared to you guys I feel like a shopaholic.

Paul, So is your typical trade buying a breakout, shorting new lows? What time frame?

Hey Jang, You don't like retail?

XRT, thats the one I was trying to remember and could only think of RTX. Thanks, Ico

Thanks, AD!

Can someone tell me what the etf for retail is?

How did you know, Ico?!

GILD Long @ 51.46

Hey Paul, I never like to chase. My favorite approach in general is to catch a discount, when the logical stop is just below. I've been out of NVEC for a long time and don't have a good feel for the trade.

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