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Well while shoveling, my limit for the other half of LATD kicked in at $2.60. Nice 30% gain for the day
hey pitch, you can repay me by shoveling my drive out. Just kidding, LOL. White condition right now. I started digging my truck out, but have given up til the wind dies down. Drift buried it. Got over 4 ft and it is still coming. Plus have to deal with more:
JEFFERSON, INCLUDING THE CITY OF WATERTOWN
1030 AM EST MON DEC 31 2001
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...
HEAVY LAKE SNOWS BETWEEN WATERTOWN AND MEXICO BAY WILL ACCUMULATE ANOTHER 4 TO 8 INCHES THIS AFTERNOON. THE STEADIEST SNOW WILL SHIFT SOUTH OF THE COUNTY AFTER MIDNIGHT...BUT AN ADDITIONAL 6 TO 8 INCHES IS POSSIBLE IN ADAMS AND MANNSVILLE BEFORE THE MAIN SNOWBAND SETTLES SOUTH INTO OSWEGO COUNTY.
WEST WINDS GUSTING UP TO 35 MPH TODAY WILL PRODUCE FREQUENT WHITEOUTS WITHIN THE AREAS OF STEADY SNOW.
Well took some off the table with LATD. Sold half at $2.41. Moving pretty fast last couple of days
kc, check this out on BCON
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=232947
Your test seems to work my friend, LOL
bbgold, here is some info on AWA
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=233535
Charles- nice pop on HSTM. Do you have a limit set?
g/m Josh. eom
ImClone Tumbles, Futures Flat Before Bell
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20011231/bs/markets_stocks_beforethebell_dc_117.html
Wonder if the whole sector will fall with it? Might help me get some TRIB cheaper, LOL.
Chas, thanks for your response.
This is something we have been working on for a while.
As far as the P&D and such- we use our own research, so can't see them taking over. We also can exile those type people that abuse the club forum.
I started a second thread here on Ihub called BTS, if you are interested in seeing the type people we are attracting.
As far as charging- most of the success will come from the stocks we pick. The charges will take care of operating costs. I don't foresee a large individual price tag on this. Still working out the structure.
Again thanks- Tim
Wondering what you all thought of this site.
http://www.webeatwallstreet.com/index.htm
Welcome beecharmer. Hope you find BTS an informative place to "hang out".
Some general rules I follow when looking at stocks:
Must have at least one institution comiTted to the stock.
Got to have some cash on hand. This proves that the thing is not going in the BK tomorrow.
Must show a profile on yahoo. Of course, this rules out must OTCBB companies.
Volume must be consistant to increasing.
Profit margins are nice. If not positive, I look for increasing revenues
Insiders: I look for the ownership being above 10%.
On the charts.
I use two sites:
http://www.askresearch.com/cgi-bin/chart
http://clearstation.etrade.com/
: Streetshooter has posted many varibles on charts.
What I look for in quick checks:
Volume- steady or increasing over the past month.
Stochastic- under 50 with the fast line overtaking the slow line
Williams- under 50
Money flow- increasing
Hope this helps some. All disclaimers invoked, LOL
Reviewing some posts here- woulda, coulda, shoulda, LOL. Close at 1.22
Posted by: timhyma
In reply to: None Date: 12/8/2001 10:38:59 AM
Post # of 214
Posted this on 5 DEC in the yahoo BTS.
Any thoughts on FIRE at .75?
FirePond Inc. creates intelligent selling and online customer service software that helps companies to improve ROI by solving the most difficult aspects of customer acquisition and retention. Firepond's SalesPerformer and eServicePerfomer products leverage intelligence engines and automation technology to significantly shorten sales cycles, create greater revenue per channel and per rep., ensure accurate sales orders, develop complex proposals in hours, maximize price optimization, improve contact center productivity, reduced service times, and lower CSR turnover. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Firepond supplies solutions for more than 100 diverse companies including ABB, AT&T Wireless, Compaq, Continental Airlines, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Ford Europe, Freightliner, Hitachi, Honda of Japan, John Deere, KLA-Tencor, NEC International, Renault, Ricoh Europe, Sikorsky Aircraft and Virgin Mobile.
Book Value (mrq*) $1.55
Total Cash (mrq) $44.3M
Shares Outstanding 38.8M
Float 14.0M
Support Price (5day): $0.720
Support Price (20day): $0.710
Support Price (50day): $0.410
Support Price (100day): $0.410
Resistance Price (5day): $0.960
Resistance Price (20day): $0.980
Resistance Price (50day): $0.980
Resistance Price (100day): $1.000
Zacks average brokerage recommendation is Hold
Two or more executives, directors or major shareholders purchased a large number of shares recently. Very positive
One or more analysts has significantly increased quarterly earnings estimates for FIRE. Positive
Shares are neither being accumulated heavily nor sold heavily by financial institutions. Neutral for a small company like FIRE
The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is high. Positive
The consenous was to try to buy uner .70, then look at a top aroung $1. Missed the bottom and did not buy. Closed 7 DEC 01 at .84, breaking the resistance of .83. Next resistance will be .98.
Coulda been a next 30% gain
Matt, I have not been to RB in a couple of weeks, but I noticed that they will not post numbered IP sites. To bad, because a lot of research pages are on those type of sights.
EZ, Read that story earlier. I like TRIB in the biotech sector. Plan to buy a few shares tomorrow
EZ, Here my quick look at Honda.
Personally I feel current price is fair market value. If you hold 5-10 years, can't go wrong on it, as earning/dividends will outweight price share. One thing I would want to see is more institutional interest. That may be coming as more of the "big boys" come on board. The split will give the company more financial resources, and forward splits are looked upon as forvorable. Overall, good long term hold, IMO, FWIW, LOL (how's that for back loading acronyms).
Streetshooter is better at disecting the bigger issues, maybe he can post more on it when he gets a chance.
HMC
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of automobiles and the largest manufacturer of motorcycles in the world. The Company is recognized internationally for its expertise and leadership in developing and manufacturing a wide variety of products, ranging from small general-purpose engines to specialty sports cars that incorporate Honda's highly efficient internal combustion engine technology. By following a corporate policy that emphasizes originality, innovation and efficiency in every facet of the Company's operations, from product development and manufacturing to marketing, Honda strives to attain its goal of satisfying its customers. Through a worldwide commitment to advancing this goal, Honda and its many partners who share in this commitment have succeeded in creating a global network comprising 119 production facilities in 33 countries that supply Honda products to most industrialized countries in the world.
For the six months ended 9/30/01, revenues rose 15% to Y3.505T. Net income increased 43% to Y173.74 billion. Revenues reflect higher sales of motorcycles, automobiles and power products. Earnings also reflect a lower effective income tax rate.
Recent Price $79.44
Book Value (mrq) $36.59
Total Cash (mrq) $3.55B
Shares Outstanding 487.2M Float 360.6M
Shares Short 89.0K Percent of Float 0.0%
Insider and 5%+ Owners: 26%
114 institutions 1%
(16 new positions v.s. 9 closed out)
Zacks average brokerage recommendation is Moderate Buy
Consensus is $105
HMC has a 6.95% average annual rate of growth in sales over the last 5 years and a 8.82% average annual increase in earnings.
HMC has a projected 7.43% five-year growth rate
At -39.9% potential appreciation, HMC does not meet the NAIC goal of doubling within the next five years.
HMC has increased dividends in 6 of the last 12 years
HMC has a payout ratio of 18.2%.
HMC has a 0.19 long-term debt/equity ratio
HMC is trading at 2.08 times book value
HMC has 107 institutional investors holding less than 1% of the common shares outstanding
EZ, Have not looked, but look take a gander and post my findings.
Thanks Pitch, I'll take a look at it. BTW, The Jan Challenge is set up if you have a pick to enter. Check out the yahoo baord.
PM'ed KP the other day. Have not heard from him. I was hoping he would join us either here or the yahoo board.
Kinda snowed in today, LOL. So will be on the computer for a while.
Ah, come on Matt. Here's an update. Close to 3 ft so far this weekend. Spending a lot of time blowing snow around, LOL
JEFFERSON, LEWIS, INCLUDING THE CITIES OF WATERTOWN AND LOWVILLE
515 AM EST SUN DEC 30 2001
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY...
A BAND OF HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOW...EXTENDING ACROSS SOUTHERN JEFFERSON AND CENTRAL LEWIS COUNTIES EARLY THIS MORNING...WILL DRIFT TO THE NORTH TODAY AND TONIGHT BEFORE SETTLING BACK TO THE SOUTH MONDAY. ADDITIONAL ACCUMULATIONS OF 1 TO 2 FEET ARE POSSIBLE TODAY... TONIGHT AND MONDAY. THE HEAVIEST SNOW IS EXPECTED TO OCCUR ACROSS THE TUG HILL PLATEAU WHERE TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS WILL LIKELY EXCEED 6 FEET BY MONDAY EVENING.
WESTERLY WINDS GUSTING OVER 35 MPH WILL CREATE NEAR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TODAY AND TONIGHT IN THE VICINITY OF THE LAKE SNOWBANDS. DRIVING WILL BE VERY TREACHEROUS ACROSS THE REGION OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS.
Here some to look at. The first one (AMTR) I think is overbought. Have not looked at CNXT or ADCT, ant thoughts?
The last 2- (GLW)and (ARDI) Are mid to long term buys, IMO.
These are excerpts from a story I read a few days ago. Just getting back to it.
Airlines have burned countless investors. But if you want to take a chance on the industry, try Amtran Inc. (AMTR ), parent of American Trans Air, the country's 10th-largest carrier. Its stock is 72% owned by founder and Chairman J. George Mikelsons. Before the terrorist attacks, he had planned to take the airline private. Give Mikelsons time to line up new financing, and he may buy up the rest at a nice premium.
If you ardently believe tech will climb out of the dumps soon, Conexant Systems Inc. (CNXT ) may be worth a look. It trades at just a fraction of its March, 2000, high, but it recently said sales of chips to wireless customers were higher than expected. Another telecom speculation is equipment maker ADC Telecommunications Inc. (ADCT ), which also has seen its stock get beaten down but has none of the debt problems of its rivals.
Fiber-optics maker Corning Inc. (GLW ) has crumpled along with the telecoms, but it's a huge company with only part of its business in the ailing fiber-optics industry. Down more than 80% since the start of 2001, it now trades at only about 1.4 times book value.
@Road Inc. (ARDI ), which sells transmitters for enabling fleet owners to keep track of their trucks, taxis, and so on. Insiders have been buying the stock, always a good sign.
Junk Bonds Poised for 2002 Recovery
Some well know companies mentioned here. Anybody doing bonds?
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20011229/bs/bizjunk_dc_1.html
Anyone want to hang out in my 'hood, LOL. Got about 20 inches today.
Tonight...snow showers and localized snow squalls. Another 6 to 14 inches in the most persistent squalls. Locally higher amounts over the tug hill in lewis county. Lows in the upper teens. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Sunday...snow showers likely and localized snow squalls moving north of watertown by mid afternoon. Another 12 to 24 inches. Brisk winds. Highs in the upper 20s. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph with blowing and drifting snow.
Sunday night...snow showers likely and localized snow squalls. Another 10 inches possible in the heaviest squalls. Brisk winds. Lows in the upper teens. Southwest wind around 20 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent.
Monday...snow showers. Highs in the mid 20s. Chance of snow 80 percent.
Matt, This is what I show in the addy
http://216.63.13.30/boards/board.asp?board_id=504
Like the speed though.
AWA:
Think riding the coattails of the government will be good on this one?
Uncle Sam want 33%, you have close to 10% shorted. Wonder how they plan to meet this?
http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=AWA&d=t
Recent Price $2.60
Book Value (mrq) $17.27
Shares Outstanding 33.7M Float 10.5M
Shares Short 967.0K Percent of Float 9.2%
Insider and 5%+ Owners: 69%
174 institutions
Worth a look,eh?
Posted on the yahoo board:
Lowes (LOW) timhyma
(38/M/Lowville, NY) 12/28/01 10:41 pm
Had a discussion at work regarding Lowes. He owns a little, and wanted my thoughts on where it was heading - short term.
Told him, that it was not a stock to consider short term, but, if looking for an entry- I think it may have a day or two of retractment next week before the next rise.
Wondering if there is any thoughts on this?
Re: LATD timhyma
(38/M/Lowville, NY) 12/28/01 10:30 pm
OK, 2 weeks and we have broke through the 100day resistance. Any thoughts on where this is headed?
tia- Tim
LATD timhyma
(38/M/Lowville, NY) 12/15/01 11:31 am
Pick up a little of this yesterday also. I almost bought this last year at $8. I think this will be a good one to own a couple months down the road.
Latitude Communications, Inc. is a provider of enterprise e-conferencing solutions that enable geographically dispersed organizations to collaborate in real time. The Company's MeetingPlace system is designed for enterprise-wide deployment to improve the ability of employees, partners and customers to meet and work. MeetingPlace consists of three components, the MeetingPlace conference server, MeetingPlace software and system integration options. MeetingPlace incorporates many easy-to-use features that allow participants to emulate the voice and data collaboration that occurs in a face-to-face meeting, such as breakout sessions, roll calls and meeting handouts.
For the nine months ended 9/30/01, revenues fell 22% to $25.1 million. Net loss totalled $5.9 million, vs. income of $1.9 million. Results reflect lower product sales, and increased marketing costs
Recent Price $1.74
Book Value (mrq) $2.40
Total Cash (mrq) $24.1M
Shares Outstanding 19.4M Float 17.6M
Shares Short 2,000
Institutional: 51% (56% of float)
(79 institutions
Shares are under heavy accumulation by financial institutions. Positive for a small company like LATD
Total Positions 32 owns 8,972,342 shares
The price-to-earnings multiple is a negative number. No effect
One or more analysts has significantly decreased quarterly earnings estimates for LATD. Negative
The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is low. Negative
Short-term Outlook
Over the next 1-2 months, StockScouter forecasts that value stocks will be neutral, micro-cap stocks will be neutral, and consumer services stocks will be in favor
Zacks average brokerage recommendation is Hold
Composite Indicator TrendSpotter (TM) Buy
Broke resistance yestaerday:
Support Price (5day): $1.370 Support Price (20day): $1.100 Support Price (50day): $1.100 Support Price (100day): $1.100
Resistance Price (5day): $1.780 Resistance Price (20day): $1.780 Resistance Price (50day): $2.050 Resistance Price (100day): $2.170
Matt,
Have you had a chance to tool around the BTS club on Yahoo?
Nice suprise today.
Posted this on 21 Dec:LATD
Latitude Communications, Inc. is a provider of enterprise e-conferencing solutions that enable geographically dispersed organizations to collaborate in real time. The Company's MeetingPlace system is designed for enterprise-wide deployment to improve the ability of employees, partners and customers to meet and work. MeetingPlace consists of three components, the MeetingPlace conference server, MeetingPlace software and system integration options. MeetingPlace incorporates many easy-to-use features that allow participants to emulate the voice and data collaboration that occurs in a face-to-face meeting, such as breakout sessions, roll calls and meeting handouts.
For the nine months ended 9/30/01, revenues fell 22% to $25.1 million. Net loss totalled $5.9 million, vs. income of $1.9 million. Results reflect lower product sales, and increased marketing costs
Recent Price $1.74
Book Value (mrq) $2.40
Total Cash (mrq) $24.1M
Shares Outstanding 19.4M Float 17.6M
Shares Short 2,000
Institutional: 51% (56% of float)
(79 institutions
Shares are under heavy accumulation by financial institutions. Positive for a small company like LATD
Total Positions 32 owns 8,972,342 shares
The price-to-earnings multiple is a negative number. No effect
One or more analysts has significantly decreased quarterly earnings estimates for LATD. Negative
The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is low. Negative
Short-term Outlook
Over the next 1-2 months, StockScouter forecasts that value stocks will be neutral, micro-cap stocks will be neutral, and consumer services stocks will be in favor
Zacks average brokerage recommendation is Hold
Composite Indicator TrendSpotter (TM) Buy
Broke resistance yestaerday:
Support Price (5day): $1.370 Support Price (20day): $1.100 Support Price (50day): $1.100 Support Price (100day): $1.100
Resistance Price (5day): $1.780 Resistance Price (20day): $1.780 Resistance Price (50day): $2.050 Resistance Price (100day): $2.170
Stopped out on IN @ $2.50. Will look for a reentry below $2.20.
This was a good one for me. Held about 5 weeks, bought at $1.70
Rouster, Hope you find a home with BTS. Please feel free to throw your ideas out. We have been having some luck here with the stocks we've been sharing.
I also hope that the quality posters we had on the "North Board" eventually finds BTS. Slow so far, but I feel they will find us, LOL.
Good trading to you my friend- Tim
Mentioned this one a while back. Should get a small boost, for cutting expenses.
LCA-Vision Withdraws From Nasdaq Europe
Company Cuts Dual-Listing Expenses and Focuses on U.S. Financial Markets
CINCINNATI--(BW HealthWire)--Dec. 28, 2001--LCA-Vision Inc. (Nasdaq:LCAV - news), the leading provider of value-priced laser vision correction services across the U.S., announced today that the Company is withdrawing its listing from the Nasdaq Europe exchange. LCA-Vision will continue to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ``LCAV'' in the U.S.
Nasdaq Europe quotes were found on Reuters under the symbol ``LCAV.ED,'' on Bloomberg under the symbol ``LCAV ES'' and on Bridge under the symbol ``XE; LCAV.'' No additional shares of LCA-Vision common stock were issued in connection with its NASDAQ Europe listing.
``Current market conditions no longer justify the expense of a dual U.S. and European NASDAQ stock market listing for LCA-Vision,'' commented Stephen Joffe, Chairman of LCA-Vision. ``By concentrating our resources on the U.S. financial markets, I am confident we will build shareholder value as we continue our progress in gaining market share and returning to profitability.''
Since the initial listing on Nasdaq Europe on October 27, 2000, only 8,400 shares have been traded. Due to the lack of trading volume only one European market maker continued to make a market in LCA-Vision stock. Therefore, the Company is out of compliance with Rule 53.0.2 (a) 3 of the Nasdaq Europe Rule Book that requires issuers to have a minimum of two market makers. LCA-Vision elected to withdraw the Company's Nasdaq Europe listing rather than spend the necessary funds to seek an additional market maker to maintain the listing.
Trading of LCA-Vision shares on the NASDAQ Europe market will cease on December 31, 2001, after which European investors may trade on the U.S. Nasdaq National Market.
LCA-Vision owns and operates 31 LasikPlus laser vision correction facilities in the U.S., plus one in Canada and a joint venture in Europe.
For additional information, please visit the Company's Website at at www.LasikPlus.com.
This news release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the impact of competition, pricing, procedure demand, marketplace acceptance, patient outcomes, different healing results, unforeseen fluctuations in operating results, general economic conditions, and other risks detailed from time to time in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Contact:
LCA-Vision, Inc.
Stephen N. Joffe, Chairman
Alan H. Buckey, CFO
513/792-9292
www.lasikplus.com
or
Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates, Inc. (Investor Relations)
Bruce Voss, 310/691-7100
bvoss@lhai.com
Kim Sutton Golodetz, 212/838-3777
kgolodetz@lhai.com
www.lhai.com
Sorry all, Not going to have time to do the profiles this morning. Work got busy, LOL
Will try over the weekend. Hopefully they wait for us.
NXCD is moving up in pre market. BIGT down some this morning.
Arch you forgot NXCD.
The first one before I retire for the evening-
BCON
Beacon Power Corp. designs and develops flywheel energy storage systems that it believes will provide highly reliable, high-quality, uninterruptible electric power for communications and computer networks, the Internet, industrial manufacturing, commercial facilities and distributed generation products that allow the user to generate power locally by converting fuel to electricity. The Company's initial product will provide two kWh (kilowatt-hours) of energy at up to one kW (kilowatt) of power. Thus, the two-kWh flywheel would be able to provide 10 hours of back-up power to a telecommunications site that requires 200 watts of power. For a site using the full one-kW capacity of the conversion electronics, the flywheel would provide back-up power for two hours.
For the nine months ended 9/01, revenues remained flat at $0. Net loss applicable to Common increased 60% to $19.7 million. Results reflect the economic slowdown and increased R and D expenses.
Book Value (mrq) $1.05
Recent Price $0.90
Total Cash (mrq) $40.9M
Shares Outstanding 42.7M Float 28.2M
Shares Short 35.0K Percent of Float 0.1%
Insider and 5%+ Owners: 34%
Of the 42.7 million of shares outstanding, 36.1 million are owned by insiders so insider holdings account for 84.6% of the company stock.
Beacon Power Corporation, a micro-cap company in the public utilities sector, is expected to significantly underperform the market over the next six months with very high risk.
One or more analysts has modestly increased quarterly earnings estimates for BCON. Positive
The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is very low. Very negative
The most recent quarterly earnings report was slightly lower than analysts’ consensus forecast. Neutral/Negative
Zacks average brokerage recommendation is Hold.
Chart: oversold-
http://clearstation.etrade.com/cgi-bin/details?Symbol=bcon&Refer=http://clearstation.etrade.com/
Composite Indicator TrendSpotter (TM) Buy
OVERALL 1 bullish probability and 2 bullish confirmation indicators
0 bearish probability and 1 bearish confirmation indicators
TARGET 1 Price: 1.47 Profit: 50%
Stop Limit/Trailing Stop Limit: 0.79 Loss: 19.4%
POTENTIAL Good, there are 2 resistance areas on the way to Target 1
Downside trading:
TARGET 1 Price: 0.47 Profit: 52%
Cover Limit/Trailing Cover Limit: 1.12 Loss: 14.3%
POTENTIAL Fair, there are 1 support areas on the way to Target 1
TARGET 2 Price: 0.3 Profit: 69.4%
Hey all, For those that missed chat. The following stocks were mentioned.
ENDV, BIGT, MIR, TRIB, BCON, FMAR, EBNK, CIMA, BCRX, TRAC, and NXCD.
Of those, these were thought to be considered for further DD:
BCON, BIGT, TRIB, BCRX, TRAC.
Also discussed was the possibility of a club get together. Golfing and gambling seemed to be the interest of the chatters.
Looking for your thoughts on this.
I will try to put together some profiles in the morning.
- Tim
Thanks Matt, Will try and get everyone back over here, LOL
Hey Gang, Looks like Digichat is down, so our weekly chat will have to be on Yahoo. For those that lurk here and want to join the yahoo board- email me at timhyma@yahoo.com. See ya at 9:00pm EST at the yahoo BTS club.
Matt, are the chat rooms down? BTS is having a chat session tonight at 9:00. Please don't make us go to yahoo after I've convince them this is a better place, LOL.
Charles, Congrats on FIRE. If you did not sell, remember to use trailing stops.