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Red...Well.....OK....feel free to delete....
UUU....1.67 million OS, less than 1 million float...
Techguy...LOL!!! You bought stock because "someone told someone...." on a message board and you call it "news"???? What if they were meeting (if they were meeting) to disband the company????
ctb...I referred to the November 10Q filing and gave the page number.....if you and other posters can't find that, you really shouldn't be buying stock, IMO....
ctb...Last 10Q in November..page 5, 334,276,386 OS and 78,759,606 issuable....issuable means they have been "promised", but not yet issued at the time of the filing. They did the same thing in the previous filing and the "issuable" shares showed up in the November OS. Nice little hiding technique, IMO...never saw another company hide them that way....
ctb...be honest now, AMEP has over 400 million OS if you read the fine print in the last filing....if you disagree that those shares aren't included, how 'bout a side bet on the next OS reported?????
What interest does AMEP have in the new wells????
PAPO has only dumped half the shares that AMEP has, so it's a better momo play, IMO... I'm sure they'll catch up, though...
That's the kind of post that ruin message boards....
thelimeyone...If you invest in decent companies that have company info available to all shareholders, don't issue fluffy PR's with timetables that are never met, and don't hide info about divisions of the company in the corporate structure....you ususally find decent message boards with intelligent discussions. Pump and dump companies always have crappy message boards, IMO...
Wall Street Uncertainty Likely to Continue
Sunday February 12, 11:11 am ET
By Michael J. Martinez, AP Business Writer
Wall Street Winter of Uncertainty Likely to Continue Another Six Weeks, Until Fed Meets Again
NEW YORK (AP) -- With earnings season nearly over, Wall Street's winter of uncertainty is likely to continue for another six weeks -- not due to a groundhog, but because that's when the Federal Reserve's policymakers meet again.
Fourth-quarter corporate earnings were, once again, overwhelmingly positive, with double-digit profit growth for the 15th straight quarter. And as usual, most companies downplayed their chances of a repeat performance, warning of all kinds of economic uncertainties.
Most of the time, these warnings are part of Wall Street's expectations game, where companies allow analysts and investors to moderate their hopes of strong profits so that, when the next earnings season rolls around, the companies can blast past those lowered forecasts and see their stock bounce.
This time, however, there's a sense on Wall Street that perhaps companies are serious about their warnings. Consumer debt is at a record high, energy prices are rising and the housing market is cooling down rapidly. The economy does seem to be slowing.
So with far fewer earnings reports to create headlines and distract investors from these long-term issues, Wall Street will now focus on the economy, and worry whether the Federal Reserve under new Chairman Ben Bernanke will be too aggressive in fighting inflation -- and raising interest rates to the point where they unduly hamper economic growth. The Fed's next meeting is March 28 -- a long time for investors to wait for certainty.
Bernanke makes his first report on the economy to Congress on Wednesday, and his second on Thursday. It's a safe bet that televisions and monitors all over Wall Street will be tuned in, and any comments perceived as overly hawkish on inflation could send stocks lower.
Last week, the markets struggled to make the most of strong earnings reports in the face of underlying economic worries. For the week, the Dow Jones industrial average gained 1.16 percent and the Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 0.23 percent, while the Nasdaq composite index slipped 0.03 percent.
ECONOMIC DATA
With earnings season winding down, investors will look closely at the week's economic data, especially any reports on inflation. On Friday, the Labor Department will release January's producer price index, a measure of price increases for goods and services on the wholesale level.
The PPI is expected to rise just 0.2 percent for the month, down from an 0.9 percent increase in December fed by rising energy costs. With food and energy prices removed, so-called "core" PPI is expected to rise 0.2 percent from a 0.1 percent increase in December. Should either number come in above expectations, stocks likely will suffer.
Also Friday, the University of Michigan releases its consumer sentiment index with a preliminary reading for February. Economists expect a reading of 92, up narrowly from 91.2 in January.
Finally, the Commerce Department will release housing construction data for January on Thursday. The number of new home construction started in January is expected to come in at 2.005 million, up slightly from 1.933 million in December. Building permits issued, however, are expected to drop slightly -- and lower-than-expected numbers could send housing stocks lower.
EARNINGS
As consumer spending slows this year, some on Wall Street are hoping that corporations, which have record cash reserves, can pick up the slack and start expanding their businesses. Two computer makers, Dell Inc. and Hewlett-Packard Co., could back up that argument if their upcoming earnings reports show some strength.
Hewlett-Packard, reporting Wednesday afternoon, is expected to earn 44 cents per share for the quarter, up from 37 cents per share a year ago. The Dow component's stock has been a steady climber over the past year, up 61 percent from its 52-week low of $19.57 on March 23 and closing Friday at $31.51.
Dell's stock has headed in the other direction, down 24 percent from its 52-week high of $41.99, set on July 20, as investors worried about shrinking margins and tepid revenue growth. Dell is expected to earn 41 cents per share, up from 37 cents per share in the fourth quarter of 2004, when it reports its results after Thursday's trading session. Dell closed Friday at $31.79.
Retailer Target Corp. also could move the market with its earnings report, due Thursday morning, as investors look to the company for forecasts on profit growth and consumer spending. The company is expected to earn $1.07 per share for the quarter, up from 90 cents per share a year ago. While 2005 was a volatile year for the company's stock, Target remains 20 percent above its 52-week low of $45.55, set on April 27, and closed Friday at $54.61.
EVENTS
The stock and bond markets will be closed Monday, Feb. 20, to observe the Presidents Day holiday, and the bond market will also be closing early this Friday.
Didn't the Serpent offer Eve a bite of the Big Apple?????
OT: corazondeoro...if you have some spec funds available, you may want to check this out..
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/board.asp?board_id=5140
A Pinkie, but worth some speculative funds, IMO...company has been in biz since 1990 and just went public. Board by Doubloon who also found MLTO....among others....
OT: To all the friends I've made on the HISC board, you may want to check this out:
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/board.asp?board_id=5140
A Pinkie, but worth some speculative funds, IMO...company has been in biz since 1990 and just went public. Board by Doubloon who also found MLTO....among others....
Google search....Mattman goes to all the relevant Law Enforcement, etc. shows.....
http://64.233.179.104/search?q=cache:O8GT7haYYJMJ:www.sheriffs.org/Meetings/PastExhibitors.pdf+Mattm...
Possible merger/acquistion??? Boise Mobile Equipment...Mattman to market BME line in Southern California....
http://www.bmefire.com/
2/3/2006....Wall Street News Alert's "stocks to watch" this morning are: Mattman Specialty Vehicles, Inc. (OTC: MMSV), Citigroup (NYSE: C), General Motors (NYSE: GM), and Tractor Supply Co. (NASDAQ: TSCO).
The strong news and growth coming out of Mattman Specialty Vehicles, Inc. (OTC: MMSV) should make the company's stock a target of aggressive investors and day traders this morning! Yesterday after the stock markets closed, the company issued a press release announcing one of the largest contracts in its 22-year history!
News of the new contract should get the attention of investors! The company, which recently began trading under the symbol MMSV, announced the $2.1 million contract to build 7 mobile banking units for one of the world's largest banking institutions. Based on Mattman's projected 2006 average margins, the contract should generate approximately $500,000 of operating income and $200,000 of EBITDA. Mattman will design and equip each of these state of the art units to provide its client with full operational capabilities which can be deployed in regions where traditional banking services have been interrupted due to natural disasters or other dislocating events.
Continue to watch this company! According to the press release, Mattman has experienced strong growth in recent years with a current growth rate in excess of 40%. Mattman's current backlog is in excess of $14.0 million. The company projects 2006 end of year sales to be approximately $14 million with gross margins in excess of 20%. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") for fiscal 2005 was approximately $550,000 and will nearly double in 2006.
According to company information, this company is on a MAJOR roll. Mattman's commitment to quality is further evidenced by its 96% customer retention rate throughout its history. Mattman has experienced tremendous growth in recent years driven by Homeland Security spending domestically and military spending abroad. Sales for fiscal year end 7/31/05 totaled approximately $10 million, a 57% increase over the prior year. In addition, its existing nine-month backlog of $14 million should result in a growth rate of over 40% in the current year. The Company projects completing this fiscal year with a minimum of $14.0 million in gross revenues and EBITDA in excess of $1,000,000.
Aggressive Investors should continue to monitor the progress of Mattman Specialty Vehicles! MSV designs and manufactures vehicles for a broad array of clientele including federal and municipal law enforcement agencies, fire departments, medical establishments, Fortune 500 corporations, airports and others. Some of the Company's high profile clients include the Los Angeles Police Department, the New York Police Department, Sony Corporation, Black and Decker and the U.S. State Department. Mattman custom engineers modifications to production vehicles based on its client's specific need for interoperability, weapons access, protection level, and aesthetic appeal. Mattman has established an enviable reputation in the industry by providing the finest quality specialty vehicles for over a decade. Mattman's unequivocal reputation spans the globe from the U.S. to China to Egypt to Siberia and to dozens of other locations worldwide.
Prior to the latest press release, the stock closed yesterday at $2.55 a share.
For an in-depth profile of Mattman Specialty Vehicles, visit http://www.thenewssvc.com/MMSV020206.html
In case you are not familiar with the company: Mattman Specialty Vehicles, Inc. is internationally recognized as the quality leader of commercial grade specialty vehicles, especially for security applications. Since 1990, Mattman has built over 500 units including mobile command centers, SWAT transport units, surveillance vans, bomb trucks, mobile medical treatment units and corporate promotion vehicles. Mattman's superior reputation has made it one of the largest security vehicle suppliers to law enforcement in the world.
http://64.233.179.104/search?q=cache:IL52vq3R8eMJ:www.valueline.com/vlquotes/quote.aspx%3Fsymbol%3DG...
Cool!!! I'm buying a CyberTracker for my mother-in-law!!! The antichrist won't know WTF hit him when he locates her!!!!!
OT: corazondeoro...BTW, picked up some of your DOR at about 0.36 (I think it went down from there to 0.24?), but sold at 0.47 after the last news. Any clues on it for long term, do you think it will get delisted?
TRCPA....yes, the market is a lunatic asylum, IMO too..
http://www.fool.com/news/commentary/2006/commentary06021004.htm?source=eptyholnk303100&logvisit=...
Snips:
"That's the lesson, I think. You'll never see the great companies of the world, the Johnson & Johnsons (NYSE: JNJ), the Fastenals (Nasdaq: FAST), or even smaller great firms like Hidden Gems selection Drew Industries (NYSE: DW) market their stocks. They don't put out press releases for events that lack economic substance. They don't address the evil shortsellers. They just execute."
Do I think that GlobeTel (AMEX: GTE) will ever generate appreciable revenues from a dirigible network over Colombia? I find that unlikely. Will KFx (AMEX: KFX) -- after more than a decade of near-revenueless operations from its clean coal technology -- finally justify its $1.2 billion valuation? Again, I'm doubtful that shareholders will ever see economically beneficial outcomes at current share prices -- just a long, long line of further share dilution through additional secondary offerings.
Happydog....it's ALL of IHub, not just the HISC board!!!!
LMAO!!!!!!
10 millionth post.
Do I win the 1000 bucks?????
"$1,000 to the person who posts the 10 millionth post."
You boys seem a bit scared of Janice Shell........
The_Free_Nebula....I never saw one that wasn't if Janice Shell says it was....
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=Janice+Shell+and+stock+scams&btnG=Search
Well, in MLTO's case it presented a buying op for those smart enough to take advantage.....I wasn't smart enough!!! LOL!!!
Doubloon...I noticed on their web site they have a page for SEC filings although they haven't filed yet. Do you know their time frame for an uplist??? I think with the website link they must be planning to do so.
http://www.interlink-global.com/relations.html
TCLL...Couple of points, the Form 4's are for shares given out as part of the compensation package rather then insider buys.
Our selling, general and administrative expenses increased by 81%, to $3,314,235 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 from $2,670,479 for the same period in 2004. This increase is due to an increase in sales through new sales sources. Our interest expense increased by 953%, to $1,483,466 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 from $155,666 for the same period in 2004. This increase was primarily due to utilization of the Telco line of credit, and the interest accrued thereunder.
SALES $516,943,168 COST OF SALES $511,729,389
Are they giving stuff away????? Or is it the 15% or so lost to VAT that should be refunded????
Revenues (Sept, 9 months) $592,266,425
Net Income $119,895 (??????)
But volume is picking up, maybe when the VAT starts to get refunded it will take off....I didn't see any CD's or preferred
shares in the filing, so the OS at 94 million should be stable,
and about 24 million float?????
Thanks anyway....I found a nickel in the sofa....
Loan me 4 cents and I'll buy a share....
Aspen Exploration Reports Record Second Quarter 2006 Results
Friday February 10, 4:38 pm ET
Diluted EPS of $0.16 Increases 139%; Gas Production Rises 14% Leading to 76% Increase in Revenues
DENVER, CO--(MARKET WIRE)--Feb 10, 2006 -- Aspen Exploration Corporation (OTC BB:ASPN.OB - News), an energy company with offices in Bakersfield, California, and Denver, Colorado, announced today record results for its second fiscal quarter and six month period ended December 31, 2005. For the second quarter, the Company reported revenues of $2,100,000, an increase of 76% compared to revenues of $1,192,000 in the year earlier period. Aspen reported net income of $1,105,000, an increase of 139%, as compared to the year-earlier period of $462,000. Aspen reported earnings of $0.16 per diluted share, compared with earnings of $0.07 per diluted share for the prior year three month period. Net income before interest, depletion, depreciation and taxes was $1,755,000, or $0.25 per share, compared to $887,000, or $0.13 per share for the prior three month period.
For the six months ended December 31, 2005, the Company reported revenues of $3,283,000 an increase of 66% compared to $1,972,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2004. Net income of $1,567,000 represented an increase of 129%, as compared to $684,000 in the year-earlier period. Aspen reported earnings of $0.22 per diluted share compared with earnings of $0.10 per diluted share for the prior year six month period. Net income before interest, depletion, depreciation and taxes was $2,648,000, or $0.37 per share, compared to $1,430,000, or $0.22 per share for the prior six month period.
The Company reported higher revenues as a result of an increase in production volumes from recent gas discoveries and higher prevailing prices for natural gas. Gas production for the quarter ended December 31, 2005 was 2,189 MCF per day, an increase of 14% versus the prior year three month period. Gas prices for this quarter averaged $10.14 per MMBTU versus $6.37 per MMBTU for the quarter ended December 31, 2004.
Based upon the increasing production levels and continued strong gas prices, which currently exceed $7.00 per MMBTU, Aspen expects continued strong earnings for the balance of the year.
Future news releases will keep shareholders informed of Aspen's continuing progress and drilling activity. Aspen's stock is quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol ASPN.OB. For more information concerning Aspen, contact Bob Cohan, President and CEO, in Aspen's Bakersfield office at (661) 831-4669. Aspen's web page can be found at www.aspenexploration.com.
DISCLAIMER
This news release contains information that is "forward-looking" in that it describes events and conditions which Aspen Exploration Corporation ("Aspen") reasonably expects to occur in the future. Expectations for the future performance of the business of Aspen are dependent upon a number of factors, and there can be no assurance that Aspen will achieve the results as contemplated herein and there can be no assurance that Aspen will be able to conduct its operations or production from its properties will continue as contemplated herein. Certain statements contained in this report using the terms "may," "expects to," and other terms denoting future possibilities, are forward-looking statements. The accuracy of these statements cannot be guaranteed as they are subject to a variety of risks which are beyond Aspen's ability to predict or control and which may cause actual results to differ materially from the projections or estimates contained herein. These risks include, but are not limited to: the possibility that the described operations (including any proposed exploration or development drilling) will not be completed on economic terms, if at all, or the estimates of reserves may not be accurate. The exploration for, and development and production of, oil and gas are enterprises attendant with high risk, including the risk of fluctuating prices for oil and natural gas, imports of petroleum products from other countries, the risks of not encountering adequate resources despite expending large sums of money, and the risk that test results and reserve estimates may not be accurate, notwithstanding appropriate precautions. Many of these risks are described herein and in Aspen's annual report on Form 10-KSB, and it is important that each person reviewing this report understand the significant risks attendant to the operations of Aspen. Aspen disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement made herein.
ASPEN EXPLORATION CORPORATION
2050 S. Oneida St., Ste. 208
Denver, CO 80224-2426
Telephone: (303) 639-9860
Fax: (303) 639-9863
Email: aecorp2@qwest.net
Web Site: http://www.aspenexploration.com
Contact:
Contact:
Bob Cohan
Company: Aspen Exploration Corporation
Phone: 661-831-4669
Fax: 661-831-4661
Email: robertacohan@igalaxy.net
URL: http://www.aspenexploration.com
From Yahoo SMSI board....RE: MMSV....
Re: OT: New public company...
by: kerrydnvn 02/10/06 03:51 pm
Msg: 24280 of 24283
Funny you should say that Cup....Already gobbled up some shares the day it opened for trading...I believe this company will do very, very well going forward (given the anti-terrorism society we must live in)...We shall see...
TCLL...Were they on a major US exchange and got delisted to pinkie because of the BK???? That would add more credibility, IMO, than just starting off on the Pink Sheets...
Oops!!! Scratch the pinkie stuff!! They are OTC....
Probably one of those far right, Jerry Falwell-type Republicans......
Any one think this China biz may have been the main reason for going public??? Would open some doors for additional funding, mergers, etc, especially if they can qualify for Nas or Amex.... The best way to get in the China market is to "partner up" (which they have now done for sales) with a Chinese company to do the manufacturing locally.
We'll have to get Texasholdem and CaptainWhizBang to approve another Clown.....
Hey!! Can I be the Board Clown????
Who's the Buffoon??? A company tries to uplist without finding out beforehand what the requirements are going to be?? What a waste of diluted share money!!! How is the merger or buyout company going to handle the ActSoft financials for the SEC to stay listed??? Or is that "LOI" dead too???
Here's the best indicator of company performance and the effect of dilution....but, keep in mind I'm a Dumbass because I said the uplist wouldn't happen!!!!
OMG!!! Analyst upset when CEO pokes fun!!!
JPMorgan CEO's Joke Upsets Analyst
Thursday February 9, 7:07 pm ET
JPMorgan-Analyst Spat Shows How Harmless Jokes Can Become Problem in Today's Regulatory Climate
NEW YORK (AP) -- JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive James Dimon likes cracking jokes. But longtime banking analyst Michael L. Mayo wasn't laughing when Dimon poked fun at him in a room full of investors and analysts last week.
Dimon apologized Thursday to the Prudential Equity Group analyst, highlighting how even seemingly harmless jokes can become a problem in today's regulatory climate.
The dispute arose last week, when Dimon kicked off a presentation at a Citigroup Inc. banking conference by taking a playful swipe at Mayo.
"This morning, someone gave me an analyst report by Mike Mayo, who I believe has had both JPMorgan and Bank One on his 'sell' list for probably 10 or 15 years," said Dimon, who was CEO of Bank One before JPMorgan bought it in 2004.
"And this morning he put us on his 'buy' list. So I called him up. I said, 'You know what, first of all, I'd like to prove you right. But you've been wrong for so long, I hope it's a good omen that you have us on your 'buy' list.'"
The audience laughed, but Mayo wasn't amused. Late Wednesday, he took the extraordinary step of sending a note to clients and the media challenging the accuracy of Dimon's jab.
Mayo said he's had "sell" ratings on JPMorgan about as often as "buy" or "hold" ratings -- and that the ratings haven't been totally out of synch with JPMorgan's actual stock performance.
"Sell-side analysts who can't take a joke don't survive very long, since our every move leaves a permanent record," Mayo wrote. But, he said, Dimon's joke was "enough to put our highly vaunted sense of humor at risk."
Dimon called Mayo on Thursday morning to say he regretted the situation, according to a person familiar with the conversation, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Relationships between executives and analysts have been in the spotlight in the wake of the biased-research scandal that rocked Wall Street. Regulators accused analysts of publishing overly bullish research to drum up investment-banking business for their firms.
Changes in analysts' ratings can move stock prices. Even with new rules meant to insulate analysts from outside pressure, some companies reportedly have punished analysts who adopt negative ratings.
Considering the sensitivity of the issue, Dimon's joke was in "poor form," said Jonathan A. Boersma, the director of standards of practice at the CFA Institute in Charlottesville, Va.
"Maybe it was done tongue-in-cheek, but given the environment and the recent past, it's probably in a little bad taste," Boersma said. JPMorgan, he added, "wouldn't be excited if other companies were saying these things about their analysts."
Gold..smaller correction this time??? Had a big one in December, but this time it seems to be recovering quicker....