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Thanks 2Mars for LCAV article. I booked a small gain on the stock but chickened out. It looks like it was for the best to be out for now.
LCAV doesn't tempt you here? I thought you used to play this one...perhaps you see a continued slide.
February 28,2006 2:28 pm Pacific Time
Still holding my POOL, Zeev. I'm doing quite well on that one. Thanks for remembering.
Thanks Orvis and Ayahuasca on CRDN and Mad Money. A bullish report would be good. We shall see.
CRDN has been moving up, possibly since the CEO is supposed to be on Mad Money tonight. I haven't seen Cramer's show. Can anyone tell me if Cramer is typically bullish on the stocks of the interview subject?
I'm under on my CHK also. I feel your pain.
BasserDan, you linked the wrong message.
Thanks Marketmaven.
Anyone know what is suddenly causing SYNA to drop?
Thanks, profit taking was the only thing I could come up with. Down 10%, though.
Anyone know what is going on with CRDN?
Utilities didn't explicitly give right of way for content. However, its not like they aren't getting paid. Consumers wouldn't pay them anything if there wasn't something to download - from google or yahoo or whomever. I don't buy Verison's argument either....
But those people gave the utilities "right of way".
Never a Dell again for me either. Right now I have three laptops from Dell that don't work. Someone is supposed to stop by tomorrow to get one of them working. I can't tell you the number of hours I've wasted and I have gold tech support. What dreck.
Some excitement today in an old fav - PII. I don't see any news.
I played UBET with you last derby for a nice gain. I figured I would have better luck with the stock than on a horse.
Re NDN, I would think that a reasonable landlord wouldn't raise the rents as high as you might think in most situations. These stores are often in older shopping centers and take enough space that avoiding a vacancy is important to the landlord. Of course all bets are off is the landlord is updating the center. Where the high real estate values come into play are in the capitalization rates paid on the income stream.
There are rules of thumb about what percentage of a retail stores gross should go to rent. If a store is performing better they can afford to pay more - that is why percentage rent is popular in some markets. Also, some discount stores have negotiated rents that are a percentage of gross sales. Not sure if that helps. Like Joe Stocks already mentioned, the terms are quite variable.
I would assume the same based on that info. Thanks
Does Albertson's own all their stores? Many stores are leased in that business.
I own IGT but don't watch it much. Thanks for pointing out today's lovely activity. Maybe I should sell. :)
OT "crown of fire" looks like a beauty even though its a lab created stone. Magic eye reminds me of a great aunt of mine who had "cats eyes" earrings. We had a dicussion in the family if they were real cats eyes. We are too stupid to know. But they were very creepy.
Looks like an interesting show in Tuscon. Have fun.
Re CBIZ, My experience as a user of their product was not good. The system kept failing. The medium-sized company that had hired CBIZ to handle 401Ks etc, switched to Vanguard last year. Maybe by now they have worked out the problems.
The tightness in the supply of uranium and what is forcasted to be increased demand led me to CCJ last year. Unfortunately I didn't invest right away, but I eventually did and made a couple of nice trades. If I just held though, I would have done better.
Thanks for bring this to my attention, Skono.
I couldn't find any news either that would support the spurt in CCJ. You've timed it nice.
Way to go on CCJ!!! Are you thinking about getting back in?
I'm tempted to sell CCJ also, but am holding for now.
Cy esp, are you planning to hold on to CCJ? I'm thinking of selling soon. Last time I sold I was sorry and missed out on a good 10 points. I believe the long term trend is positive for this stock.
OT, Your posts Newly remind me that I would love to have a dog in my life again. I haven't had a pet since I was a kid, and the main reason is that I'm not home enough -- too much travel as of late. I am sorry for your loss.
Basserdan, what do you think of GLG? I've owned for almost 2 years and wondering if you agree with his assessment to take the money and run. Maybe I should buy NG instead? Thanks.
Its been mid 60's to 70 degrees in Manhattan the past few days. Not sure about today.
Thanks Bob and Newly, I added it to my toolbar.
I wonder if there is something similar for oil?
<<special barbells made out of pure molybdenum>>
Sounds like the perfect Christmas gift for Basserdan's friends and family.
<<I may just sit on the floor and throw money into the air. <g> >>
How funny! And it can be a workout for your arms, especially if you use coins. LOL Watch out for the furniture though. ;)
(Hey....lucky 7's!!)
Pretty funny for a post on casinos!
OTC, Re: NYNY -- I was told that it will be some time (if ever)a casino is approved for the Catskills - in particular Sullivan County. That said, apparently Gov Pataki had lost his appeal on collecting taxes from the tribes. The buzz is that the State of NY must settle with the tribes and that settlement would mean approval of a casino. The St. Regis (who are now allied with Empire Resorts) are probably in the best position to make it happen. However, what I don't get is that one tribe had their earlier settlement thrown out and that other settlements with non-NY tribes (one from Oklahoma, the other from Wisconsin) will be or have been thrown out due to a US Supreme Ct decision earlier this year.
The non-NY tribes (I think the Oneida and Seneca) apparently have had interest in the Concord and Grossinger properties for their casinos. The Concord and most of Grossinger's is owned by a fellow named Capelli who is friendly with either current or past Empire Resorts people. Capelli claimed many years ago he was going to make the Concord a destination resort with no need for gambling. Years of inaction indicate otherwise. Capelli owns most of the land of the old Grossingers (the old hotel buildings have been removed) including the golf courses. However, the airport and another parcel of land is owned by a Brooklyn family.
I'm not sure this helps you but I would stay away from NYNY until trading activity indicates that some "insiders" know something, similar to the trading prior to the St Regis announcement last week.
OTC, does Empire say what their plans are for Grossingers and the Concord "hotels" should they be successful in buying them? I'm curious. Not sure if you know, but these properties have wonderful golf courses but the buildings are dumps and have been for 20 years. Thanks.
OT. Thanks James. This should keep me busy for awhile. Pretty rural where this would be used so I'll be ok on the light pollution front. Interesting map though.
OT Can anyone recommend a telescope/store for viewing night sky?
SNDK looked exciting there for a minute....
Edit: Thats quite a cushy contract for Mrs. Mizel. Top designers in the SF Bay Area get $200 an hour. Most get about $100. At her reduced fee, Mizel is earning $125 (not $500 like I originally stated) an hour. Still suspect though.
Wish I had seen your take on it earlier. I would have loved to have shorted NYNY but I am not much of a shorter and I am weak in the charting territory. Thanks.