http://www.slate.com/id/2205995/ Yep, Even Jimmy carter admitted to lusting in his heart.

AD, I just couldn't resist SDS near 80. It has been a good entry before. I definitely have a stop. I had expected a rally to Dow 9500. But I'm thinking that with so many people calling for it, it may not happen. I don't know?! Gotta go get ready for Christmas. GL

The Spitzer thing was very suspicious. It makes me mad. Why are you done trading for the year? My stops are in and I'm outa here for the day. Have a great day, Paul.

I can't imagine Macworld without Steve Jobs delivering the keynote.

Long SDS 82.05. this one doesn't seem screwy

FSLR up 6%

LOL. I'm glad to have your company, too, Bale.

Week = Green. I think the DOW and SPX push through their 50 MAs this week.

Hi AD. I agree about Volker. but Reagan fired him preferring Greenspan, who did not believe in regulation for fianancial markets. http://www.vanityfair.com/magazine/2009/01/stiglitz200901

Gapper = APWR, Tanker = DUG

APWR up 18% on strong vol.

Thanks, Ico. I will check that out.

F I wouldn't be watching it either Jerry, but my husband wanted me to buy it pretty much at the bottom and hold. He is impressed with their quality systems. So of course I'm absorbed with woulda coulda regrets.

F Thanks, I'll be watching.

I'm also tempted by F. But the fact that its tripled from the recent low keeps me from buying.

From today's WSJ:
A few months ago, when the board began seriously considering 2008 bonuses, a proposal was presented to the compensation committee by Merrill that Mr. Thain should be paid in excess of $30 million, according to people familiar with the matter. That number has since come down in recent talks with various board members and Mr. Thain has recently indicated to committee members that $5 million to $10 million is more reasonable.

Hi Jerry. I notice that several stocks on my lists are now trading over their 50 ma:
amn, bgc, fslr, b, nvec, aapl, chl, fxi, chnr. Common themes are infrastructure and
China. Barb

Week = green

Oh good, a new contest! Week = Green

Hi Ico, I'm OK with not allowing the 3X leveraged etfs but I think the 2X leveraged should be allowed (QID, SDS, etc) I think its easier to get a big gap out of a single stock than an etf. And I find it very interesting to see people's etf picks. Barb

Gapper = FSLR Tanker = TWM

Friedman makes so much sense! It is refreshing to hear an intelligent argument why we shouldn't bail out Detroit.

TSL interesting press release:
Press Release Source: Trina Solar Limited

Trina Solar to Locate North American Base in San Francisco
Wednesday November 12, 5:00 am ET

CHANGZHOU, China, Nov. 12 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL; ''Trina Solar'' or the ''Company''), a leading integrated manufacturer of solar photovoltaic products from the production of ingots, wafers and cells to the assembly of PV modules, founded in 1997, today announced it has chosen the City of San Francisco as the location for its North America base.

"This is an important step in our continuing commitment to deliver high quality Trina Solar PV modules to customers in the North American markets," commented Mr. Jifan Gao, Chairman and CEO of Trina Solar. "As our geographic footprint continues to expand, we remain committed to a location with tremendous talent to provide the support and services that have allowed us to create strong customer relationships throughout the world."

"In the race to become the premiere US gateway for Chinese companies expanding into the North American market, San Francisco has scored another important win with Trina Solar," said San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom. "Trina Solar's decision to locate their North American base in San Francisco highlights the City's strength as both a center for cleantech innovation and as a destination for leading Chinese companies looking for a world-class location for their US operations. I am proud to welcome Trina Solar to San Francisco. Arturo Herrero, VP of Sales & Marketing remarked: "We are very pleased to expand our sales & marketing and customer service in the U.S. in 2009. By enhancing direct and closer interaction with our customers, we will be able to manage the significant demand for Trina Solar products we are seeing in the region."

"We recognize the importance of solar as the need for efficient, clean energy in America continues to accelerate," commented Yimei Wong, who manages North America operations. "As the first global solar company entering the city through Mayor Gavin Newsom's 'ChinaSF' International Economic Development Program, we are honored to help build long-lasting business partnerships and be part of a premier gateway between China and North America."

I won't tell :)

Jerry, I forgot about those 3X etfs. Great way to play the gapper/tanker contest!

Gapper = FXI

Tanker = OCNF earnings today after the close. The 53% dividend raises a red flag for me.

Hi Susan, Yes BID, not surprisingly, had a terrible quarter. no position. I have to admit I generally don't have a position in my gapper/tanker picks. Too risky. I just love contests.

Tanker = BID earnings after

APP http://blogs.wsj.com/law/2008/11/04/the-story-behind-american-apparels-sham-arbitration/?mod=yahoo_hs

APP Yes, Ico, very strange CEO. There was another article in the WSJ a couple days ago about a sexual harassment suit and problems with an arbitration clause. The former employee settled, but was required to keep the settlement a secret. I think I'll put it back on my watch list for a short.

WFMI. Looking strong. I didn't expect it to recover so its good I wasn't able to short.

WFMI No shares to short

Thank you for setting up the charts. Very helpful.

Wow, I just noticed the volume in TAN today.

Gapper = MF, Tanker = RL Both have earnings tomorrow before the bell.

Hi Susan, NGA up 25%. Obama infrastructure play? I'm still grateful to you for getting me out of this last Aug at twice this price.

Hey Ico, I too am torn on whether the market will sell the news tomorrow. For me thats probably the safest assumption since it counters my tendency to be bullish.
I like to buy SDS into market strength so I'm watching it carefully.

Hi Ico, SDS is starting to tempt me. 77-79 was pretty good resistance on the way up.

Paul, Check out EWZ. Brikk posted it last week. Its been a good trader for me since then.

http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?Message_id=33048506&txt2find=ewz