Thanks, Ico. All is well. Just not enough time to hang out with you guys, lately.

Gapper = FSLR

WASHINGTON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Legislation extending tax credits for the solar, wind and biodiesel industries gained new life on Wednesday as U.S. Senate leaders said they plan to attach the tax bill to a $700 billion economic rescue package.

Thats very good news Jerry. Just dropped by hoping to hear that Ico is OK. Another out of town week for me. Barb

LOL Bale :)

Bale, I hadn't heard of Palin before today but I wonder how she has time to be a hockey Mom as governor with a 4 month old baby. Barb

BOLT. Hi Early. I've stopped watching BOLT. That is a nice move but I agree, the vol is not exciting.

Hi Ico, JST got a nice pop on earnings.
Press Release Source: Jinpan International Ltd.

Jinpan International Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results
Monday August 25, 11:29 am ET
- 2Q08 Sales Increases 26.7% to $40.6 Million -
- 2Q08 Net Income Increases 47.4% to $6.0 Million -

Those sure are ugly, Early!

Hi Susan. LTD my tanker is going to become a gapper.

LTD posted adjusted earnings of $0.27 per share for the second quarter. That was $0.07 more than the consensus of $0.20 per share. It also posted sales of $2.28 billion, down from $2.62 billion. The latest revenue results were a bit below the $2.31 billion that analysts were expecting. The company issued in-line guidance for the third quarter, seeing earnings from $0.00 to $0.04, while the consensus calls for $0.04 per share. The company also issued in-line guidance for the full year, seeing earnings ranging from $1.45 to $1.60 per share, which brackets the $1.48 per share that analysts came to expect..

gapper = GME
tanker = LTD both are earnings plays, no position.

Thank-you, Jerry and Ico!

Gapper = AKS. Hi Ico, just got in and am scrambling to find picks. I agree with you on STP.

ot. Jerry, you are so thoughtful! But, really I want you to have it :) I am really going to try to win a double, soon!

There went the deadline, Jerry and I am uninspired, no picks.

Hi Jerry. I just got back. You can have TSL and I'll be rooting for you!

Good morning, Ico. I overslept (I'm staying up way too late watching the
olympics!) and have been hustling to catch up and now its time for a run. Another observation: my local amtrak line is getting busier and busier. I actually have to share a seat sometimes. I haven't come up with an investment angle for that yet. See you later.

NGA. Hey, Jang, I sold yesterday. It looks so spikey on the weekly chart. I think there will be opps to get back in lower.

Hey Ico. I went to Nordstrom before my trip in May and was told the half yearly sale was starting in a few days, (a few weeks earlier than usual) and they would open at 7am that day. Well, I made it back the day of the sale at 10 am and it was SO dead.
Also one of the salesmen complained about how they had cut back on the ribbon length for gift wrap. He was frustrated and went and cut his own. It seemed like the
Half Yearly sale had barely ended and the Anniversary sale started. I've not followed JWN but was tempted to go short before earnings.

Gapper = TSL Looks to be strengthening before Mon. earnings.
Tanker = JWN, earnings ah, no position.

NGA. Great price. Thanks for alert, I may follow you out.

Ico, I am so tempted to buy some CHL here. I have tried several unsuccessful entries the last couple of months so I'm hesitant about another entry. Its dominance in china was amazing!

Not me, Ico. But my husband wants me to try for that distinction!

NGA very strong.

Yay, the tiarra! I saw BFLY on the earnings list. I'm a Project Runway fan so I did 5 minutes of dd but didn't buy any.

Hi Ico, I've use this link: http://investmenttools.com/futures/bdi_baltic_dry_index.htm
Don't know if its exactly what you're looking for. Barb

Gapper = BFLY earnings after the bell.

Oops ... I will try tomorrow, Ico.

Tanker = M earnings
gapper = UNP like the pullback

Thanks Jerry. I am around all week and its a nice change!

UFPT. Hi Jerry. I just noticed a nice move in UFPT the last hour.

Gapper = CSR. Raiderdawg beat me to CPST for tanker.

Hi Early! BOLT probably has to do with decline in the price of oil. I sold my remaining shares this morning at 20.15 and then left for the day. I hope you weren't hurt by it.

Gapper = CHK, Tanker = MORN Earnings

Thanks, Jerry. The bay area air today is spectacular.

Thanks, Ico. It was VERY lucky. I'm glad to see you' re back in action with your new computer.

AKS. Sold @ 62.90

AKS. Hi Jerry. I just got to my computer and am thrilled to see that my buy order, placed early this morning, filled @ 54.55. I have no idea either how to play buyout rumors so I have a sell in @ 65. but am likely to sell before that. Barb

TSL
Press Release Source: Trina Solar Limited

Trina Solar Signs Sales Contract with Enel
Tuesday July 29, 9:09 am ET

CHANGZHOU, China, July 29 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Trina Solar Limited, a leading integrated manufacturer of photovoltaic products from the production of ingots, wafers and cells to the assembly of PV modules, founded in 1997, today announced that it has entered into a sales agreement with Enel.si S.r.l, ("Enel.si"), a subsidiary of Enel SpA (collectively "Enel"), Italy's largest power company, listed on the Milan Stock Exchange.

Under terms of the two-year agreement, Trina Solar will supply Enel with a total of 17 megawatts (MW) of PV modules starting in 2008, which includes 15 MW of scheduled delivery for 2009 at fixed prices.

"We are very pleased to have entered into this sales agreement with Enel, a globally recognized power provider who is committed to investments in new power sources from environmentally-friendly technologies," stated Jifan Gao, Trina Solar's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We look forward to building our relationship with Enel as we further our sales and brand recognition in the Italian market."

Italy's current regulations and PV installations confirm it as one of the most attractive growth markets in the solar PV industry.

"We are very pleased to sign this agreement with Trina Solar. The new contract adds products to our portfolio that becomes day by day larger and more diversified," says Paolo Riccardo Felicioli, Managing Director of Enel.si.

APWR July 23, 2008 09:29 AM Eastern Daylight Time
A-Power Reaches an Agreement to Develop a $300 Million, 600MW Distributed Power Generation System in Thailand

SHENYANG, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A-Power Energy Generation Systems, Ltd. (NASDAQ: APWR) ("A-Power"), announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Power Supply Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Advance Agro Public Co. Ltd., a large Thai-based conglomerate, to develop a 600 MW distributed power generation system worth approximately $300 million in Chachengsao Province, Thailand. The project is expected to begin in August, 2008 and will be completed in approximately 42 months.

Mr. Jinxiang Lu, A-Power’s Chairman and CEO, commented, “This project represents a significant milestone for A-Power as it will be our largest distributed power project and second major project with National Power Supply in Thailand. National Power Supply is a major provider of electricity to Thailand’s state-owned power grid and we are excited to announce our expanded relationship with them. Based on our performance on the contract we signed with them in April to construct a 300MW distributed power system, we have reached an agreement to construct this new 600MW system and are in discussions for multiple other opportunities.”

Mr. Lu continues, “Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries continue to struggle to provide a consistent and adequate power supply to feed their growing economies and based on our track record, efficient distributed power system design and ability to quickly develop new high-quality systems, A-Power is well positioned for major contract wins in this region.”

About A-Power

A-Power Energy Generation Systems, Ltd., through its PRC operating subsidiary, Liaoning GaoKe Energy Group Co., Ltd., is the largest provider of distributed power generation systems in China and will enter into China’s wind energy market in 2008. The Company is also focused on developing and commercializing additional renewable energy technologies and has strategic relationships with both Tsinghua University and the China Sciences Academy in Guangzhou.

Tanker = AIZ