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Apple sold 3.9 million iPhones in China in April, according to CINNO Research. That’s a 160% increase from March.
Uh oh......lol
Analyst Actions: Evercore ISI Raises Apple's Price Target to $345 From $330, Maintains Outperform Rating
SkeBallLarry. Still kicking I see. Thanks for that update.
And she's tanking on that. They need to dilute for more money to continue their fifteen year quest to never making a drug. I've been watching this damn thing for fifteen years so I know.
If the SPX closes above 3000 it's off to the races.
Mark this post.
Persistence pays off! $500 in another two or three years.
That’s a record.
True. Good point. That's why it trades over $300. I was just pointing out that share count is meaningless.
Sound like a misunderstanding of cup and handle formations.
We're in the handle. Looks about to break out. imo If it breaks out where does that cup and handle lead?
Scarbender307 actually pointed that out before.
https://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=155664519&txt2find=cup
Mexico Demands Explanation For Obama Era Gunwalking Scandal
Nearly a decade has passed since the public first learned of the botched Obama-era gunwalking scandal Operation Fast and Furious. These days, Barack Obama spends his time collecting money from a lucrative Netflix contract, shuffling between lavish homes in Washington, D.C. and on Martha’s Vineyard, and occasionally offering his tepid support for presumptive democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden. Former Attorney General Eric Holder enjoys a profitable position as a “rainmaker” at high-powered D.C. law firm Covington. Meanwhile, those who lost loved ones to the Obama Department of Justice’s misguided gun trafficking scheme are still searching for answers and accountability.
On Friday May 8, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador?shared his intent to demand that the U.S. provide Mexico with further information on Operation Fast and Furious. According to Reuters, the failed operation has once again come to the forefront of Mexican politics “amid a debate over historic U.S.-Mexico cooperation on security.” Speaking of the gunwalking scheme at a news conference, Obrador said, ?”How could this be? A government that invades in this way, that flagrantly violates sovereignty, international laws?.”
The following Monday, Mexico Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard announced in a video message that the country had sent a diplomatic note to the U.S. Embassy seeking information on Operation Fast and Furious. The minister made clear who he wanted information on. Reuters reported that “In the video, Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard cited former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder as saying Mexican authorities knew about the 2009-2011 scheme known as ‘Fast and Furious’?” and that “It was the first time Ebrard or President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador had made direct reference by name to a key U.S. figure connected to the program since the issue resurfaced in Mexico a week ago.”
Operation Fast and Furious was largely run out of the Tucson and Phoenix ATF field offices. Agents would allow suspected illegal purchases of firearms by gun traffickers to take place and then track the guns with the purported goal of uncovering the workings of a larger criminal organization for which these individuals were purchasing firearms. In some cases, concerned FFLs were instructed by ATF to go forward with suspicious transactions. Rather than interdicting these firearms, ATF permitted the guns to flow into Mexico.
On December 14, 2010, Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry was shot to death in a gunfight with armed criminals near the Mexican border. Following the incident, firearms used by the criminals were traced to Operation Fast and Furious. Subsequently, whistleblower ATF Agent John Dodson, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), intrepid gun rights supporters, and CBS journalist Sharyl Attkisson helped bring the truth of what happened to the public. Illustrating the opacity of the Obama DOJ, the DOJ inspector general was forced to open an investigation into whether the government had retaliated against Dodson after he came forward with information on the botched gunwalking scheme.
Word of the failed operation struck a nerve with gun rights advocates. Around the same time as the operation was taking place, American gun rights were being blamed by the Obama Administration for Mexico’s crime problem.
In March 2009, then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton scolded Americans, stating, “Our inability to prevent weapons from being illegally smuggled across the border to arm these criminals causes the deaths of police officers, soldiers and civilians.” ?In an interview with NBC’s Andrea Mitchell that same month, Clinton endorsed a ban on commonly owned semi-automatics firearms. Mitchell brought up the problem of Mexican violence and a potential “assault weapons” ban, to which Clinton responded “I think these assault weapons, these military style weapons don’t belong on any one’s street.”
By its conclusion, the failed operation involved as many as 2,000 firearms. The firearms have been found at numerous crime scenes in Mexico. As of 2016, Operation Fast and Furious firearms were linked to at least 69 killings. That same year, CBS news reported that one of the firearms was found at the hideout of notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquin “el Chapo” Guzman.
In 2012, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 255-67 to hold then-Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress for failing to hand over requested documents related to Operation Fast and Furious.
Mexico’s request for further information on Operation Fast and Furious is understandable, given the Obama administration’s extensive efforts to conceal the details of the gunwalking scheme. Moreover, American gun owners have an interest in a full accounting of the misguided operation.
https://dailycaller.com/2020/05/19/mexico-demands-explanation-for-obama-era-gunwalking-scandal/
Mexico Demands Explanation For Obama Era Gunwalking Scandal
Nearly a decade has passed since the public first learned of the botched Obama-era gunwalking scandal Operation Fast and Furious. These days, Barack Obama spends his time collecting money from a lucrative Netflix contract, shuffling between lavish homes in Washington, D.C. and on Martha’s Vineyard, and occasionally offering his tepid support for presumptive democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden. Former Attorney General Eric Holder enjoys a profitable position as a “rainmaker” at high-powered D.C. law firm Covington. Meanwhile, those who lost loved ones to the Obama Department of Justice’s misguided gun trafficking scheme are still searching for answers and accountability.
On Friday May 8, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador?shared his intent to demand that the U.S. provide Mexico with further information on Operation Fast and Furious. According to Reuters, the failed operation has once again come to the forefront of Mexican politics “amid a debate over historic U.S.-Mexico cooperation on security.” Speaking of the gunwalking scheme at a news conference, Obrador said, ?”How could this be? A government that invades in this way, that flagrantly violates sovereignty, international laws?.”
The following Monday, Mexico Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard announced in a video message that the country had sent a diplomatic note to the U.S. Embassy seeking information on Operation Fast and Furious. The minister made clear who he wanted information on. Reuters reported that “In the video, Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard cited former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder as saying Mexican authorities knew about the 2009-2011 scheme known as ‘Fast and Furious’?” and that “It was the first time Ebrard or President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador had made direct reference by name to a key U.S. figure connected to the program since the issue resurfaced in Mexico a week ago.”
Operation Fast and Furious was largely run out of the Tucson and Phoenix ATF field offices. Agents would allow suspected illegal purchases of firearms by gun traffickers to take place and then track the guns with the purported goal of uncovering the workings of a larger criminal organization for which these individuals were purchasing firearms. In some cases, concerned FFLs were instructed by ATF to go forward with suspicious transactions. Rather than interdicting these firearms, ATF permitted the guns to flow into Mexico.
On December 14, 2010, Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry was shot to death in a gunfight with armed criminals near the Mexican border. Following the incident, firearms used by the criminals were traced to Operation Fast and Furious. Subsequently, whistleblower ATF Agent John Dodson, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), intrepid gun rights supporters, and CBS journalist Sharyl Attkisson helped bring the truth of what happened to the public. Illustrating the opacity of the Obama DOJ, the DOJ inspector general was forced to open an investigation into whether the government had retaliated against Dodson after he came forward with information on the botched gunwalking scheme.
Word of the failed operation struck a nerve with gun rights advocates. Around the same time as the operation was taking place, American gun rights were being blamed by the Obama Administration for Mexico’s crime problem.
In March 2009, then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton scolded Americans, stating, “Our inability to prevent weapons from being illegally smuggled across the border to arm these criminals causes the deaths of police officers, soldiers and civilians.” ?In an interview with NBC’s Andrea Mitchell that same month, Clinton endorsed a ban on commonly owned semi-automatics firearms. Mitchell brought up the problem of Mexican violence and a potential “assault weapons” ban, to which Clinton responded “I think these assault weapons, these military style weapons don’t belong on any one’s street.”
By its conclusion, the failed operation involved as many as 2,000 firearms. The firearms have been found at numerous crime scenes in Mexico. As of 2016, Operation Fast and Furious firearms were linked to at least 69 killings. That same year, CBS news reported that one of the firearms was found at the hideout of notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquin “el Chapo” Guzman.
In 2012, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 255-67 to hold then-Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress for failing to hand over requested documents related to Operation Fast and Furious.
Mexico’s request for further information on Operation Fast and Furious is understandable, given the Obama administration’s extensive efforts to conceal the details of the gunwalking scheme. Moreover, American gun owners have an interest in a full accounting of the misguided operation.
https://dailycaller.com/2020/05/19/mexico-demands-explanation-for-obama-era-gunwalking-scandal/
True. Hopefully the inherent lazy assedness of your garden variety socialism fan will keep many of them from getting off their asses on election day.
That's what I feel we are experiencing, a socialism training event. A trial run if you will.
I am totally chomping at the bit to get to the polling place and vote for him again. Too bad I can't use democrat tactics and vote for him several times and get my dead cat to vote for him.
He should go to prison. He'll be fine, his Mob buddies won't let anything happen to him. That or they'll schwack him.
Either way...
Oh. Thanks. Evil market makers are so annoying.
I wonder why the stock is tanking pre-market on that wonderful press release?
Perplexing...
Well, that makes perfect sense. ROFL! So this company's M.O. remains consistent.
Whole bunch of JCP stores re-open today. 11 in ohio, 7 in indiana, 12 in florida and 34 in texas.
Good luck to everyone. I have no position but love to use these things as a training event.
NM
Just making the point that there are companies with way more shares than this one. I’ve heard the share count used as a negative point numerous times and to be fair I’m just pointing out that it doesn’t matter. This is a game of percentages. An investment will appreciate or depreciate by a percentage. Share count is meaningless. If one gets in very early and gets diluted well that sucks but it happens and the effect can be softened by dollar cost averaging.
Ok. Back to lurking. Please continue.
Allow me to chime in and play devil’s advocate here. To be totally fair, Apple has 4.33 billion shares. Just sayin.
Ok so I can consider one pitcher of frozen margaritas one drink right? I’m just gonna have the one then I gotta go.
Yes I’ve read that they may want to use the properties as Amazon distribution centers.
Oh don’t get me wrong, that’s definitely worth a shot. But apparently there’s some whacky idea going around that an $8 buyout is coming. I find that totally ridiculous.
That’s a crazy pipe dream.
Do you think Amazon is stupid enough to pay 8 bucks for a 15 cent company? Preposterous.
Is there a link to that offer or is that just a WAG?
Probably because I'm entering about 5 orders a week these days. Just finished one ten seconds ago. Multiply that by a bazillion.
And that's my DD. (jk)
Report Says Amazon Could Be Interested In JCPenney Acquisition
Amazon (AMZN) is reportedly in talks with JCPenney (JCP), the debt-laden retailer that filed for bankruptcy protection last week. Trading in JCPenney stock was halted while Amazon stock moved up.
According to apparel industry trade publication Women's Wear Daily, Amazon has a team in Plano, Texas, where JCPenney is headquartered. The report cited an unnamed source saying there is a dialogue between the two companies.
The acquisition of JCPenney could potentially bolster the online retailer's burgeoning apparel business. It's also possible Amazon could be interested in acquiring some of the stores that JCPenney plans to sell and use them as distribution outlets.
Amazon, in a response to a request for comment, replied that it does not comment on "speculation."
Amazon stock climbed 2.4%, near 2,462.60, during morning trading on the stock market today.
JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization Friday, citing the coronavirus pandemic as a core reason. The retailer has been struggling for years and plans to close nearly 200 stores this year and an additional 50 stores next year.
Amazon has been rapidly expanding since the coronavirus struck. In order to fulfill spiking demand, Amazon hired 100,000 additional workers and then added another 75,000 workers.
Amazon has made bold moves in times past, such as its acquisition of Whole Foods Market and its large investments in electric vehicles.
Amazon stock is up about 31% this year.
https://www.investors.com/news/technology/amazon-stock-up-jcpenney-acquisition-report/?src=A00220&yptr=yahoo
Report Says Amazon Could Be Interested In JCPenney Acquisition
The acquisition of JCPenney could potentially bolster the online retailer's burgeoning apparel business. It's also possible Amazon could be interested in acquiring some of the stores that JCPenney plans to sell and use them as distribution outlets.
https://www.investors.com/news/technology/amazon-stock-up-jcpenney-acquisition-report/?src=A00220&yptr=yahoo
Because one of the worst brick and mortar stores in history also filed for bankruptcy.
Brick and mortar is dying and JCP was one of the worst.
That's why all the selling.
PayPal Rolls Out QR Code Payments for a Touch Free Way to Buy and Sell In-Person
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 19, 2020 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- SAN JOSE, Calif., May 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) has today rolled out the ability to use QR Codes to buy and sell goods in 28 markets around the globe. From farmers markets to selling secondhand goods - the rollout of the QR code functionality in the PayPal app allows customers to buy or sell in-person, safely and securely, and touch free.
"We know that in the current environment, buying and selling goods in a health-conscious, safe and secure way is front of mind for many people around the world. As the coronavirus pandemic has evolved, we have seen a surge in demand for digital payments to transition to include new and safe solutions for in-person environments and situations," said John Kunze, Senior Vice President of Branded Experiences, PayPal. "Our rollout of QR codes for buyers and sellers incorporates the safety, security and convenience of using PayPal in person and enables ongoing social distancing requirements and safety preferences for in-person commerce."
Additionally, to continue PayPal's efforts in assisting our customers during this difficult period, for a limited time, we are waiving our standard seller transaction fees incurred on sales conducted using a QR Code.
Safely buying and selling touch free - from the farmer's market to selling secondhand goods:
Using the QR code functionality in the PayPal app is a quick and safe way to complete a transaction in-person utilizing a PayPal wallet, eliminating the need to handle cash. For example, customers who are selling items in-person at a farmer's market can print a QR code, place it on their table and have their consumers simply scan, enter the amount they're paying and send money immediately. This allows the seller to minimize physical interactions with the customer, while also limiting the customer's interaction with checkout technology. There is no technology to touch or purchase – just aim a smartphone camera at a QR Code that is printed or present on another screen.
For a buyer looking to pay, customers can go to the PayPal app, click 'Send' and tap the QR code symbol in the top right-hand corner. The camera will open, and customers can scan a seller's QR code and follow the prompts to complete the transaction. Sellers can create a PayPal-generated QR code for by following the steps outlined here.
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PayPal is rolling this functionality out to 28 markets around the globe including: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States.
About PayPal
PayPal has remained at the forefront of the digital payment revolution for more than 20 years. By leveraging technology to make financial services and commerce more convenient, affordable, and secure, the PayPal platform is empowering more than 300 million consumers and merchants in more than 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. For more information, visit paypal.com.
https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/paypal-rolls-out-qr-code-payments-for-a-touch-free-way-to-buy-and-sell-in-person-2020-05-19
Walmart, the only government authorized store, had blowout earnings. What a surprise. 300 people can go there to worship at the altar of Chinese junk and trailer park furniture but only 10 can go to church.
Oh jeeze I better not get started.
Rawnoc called that one here way before that back in February 2016. Here’s the link to his post. Monster call. He was famous for those. RIP Brother Rawnoc.
Congratulations on your gain.
https://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=120465112
Just think of the possible market with everyone running off to hide in the weeds from the virus, which is brave when you take murder hornets and giant lizards into account.
Well that went about as expected. Closing 30% of their crappy stores. Maybe that’ll help.