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LOL! We have the XBOX, 360, WII, Game Cube, a couple 64's, and 3 gameboys (different generations). No playstations here but I'm thinking of getting the PS3 just because it plays Blue Rays. I figured I could get the game system when I'm going to get the Blue Ray anyway, right?
I like MSFT products except Vista. The only thing worse than a machine running Vista is one running Vista AND Norton's suite.
What I hate about MSFT is Bill Gates' goal of funding India for tech jobs instead of here. Most IT companies outsource but Bill throws it in your face lobbying for additional h3 working visas. One thing to outsource to India. Quite another to make it your focus to move American dollars to India in an effort to increase competition with your own homeland just because you want cheaper labor. On top of that, Bill lets U.S. companies butter his bread so he can afford to give his Office Suite away for free in other countries.
Darn, got myself so uptight, I'm going to go load Redhat on my laptop and convert my Office documents to StarOffice8: http://www.sun.com/software/star/staroffice/index.jsp
Thanks dude. AAPL's coming through and I'd do the Yahoo play again just to spite Microsoft. LOL!
I was being sour grapes because my AAPL and YHOO Calls/Puts all opened at 30 - 50% losses the day after earnings. I had to average down to get green on the AAPL calls. YHOO puts finally looking good. Errrrrr... whatever. I really hope folks do well on Visa. Some will just have to hold a bit longer than others either way.
Good to see you as well. I was wondering where the Spec was on the Options board. Hehehe
I bought some Calls but I put all of $200 bucks into it in case it did what Google did following earnings. However, even if this stock runs hard tomorrow, the calls and puts are at a premium today. I learned that the hard way and confirmed by another poster on the Options board.
Don't buy the options the day of earnings. I doubt anyone's calls will look good tomorrow unless Visa opens over $78, IMHO. Puts won't work out either unless it opens well under $70.
I predict both Calls and Puts (unless you're in the money) will open at a 50% loss. Hope I'm wrong!
I love it when a stock will trade up and down all day making your calls and puts go up and down to the point that after they drop, they don't move back up as quickly. So both your call and put positions sink lower. Awesome!
No thanks. I sold those too early as well. LOL!
How long ago? I owned .VEO (Visa $85 calls) a couple weeks ago and sold them at 1.60. I was very happy that day because my cost basis was less than .80. I'm not so happy about that trade now. LOL! Profit's profit whether it makes you gag a few days later or not. Hehehe
That's why we should alternate years using domestic oil resources and foreign. This would help keep the prices in check and alow the U.S. to control the price of oil at least a little. IMO, the Middle East is ticked off at the U.S. and what better way to attack us than by running inflation through the roof?
I think YHOO's going to kick MSFT's A$$.
Cannot wait to see the outcome. I have puts and calls. I'm just rooting for Yhoo though. The principle of it all. Hehehe
And another one:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120916579651346191.html?mod=yahoo_hs&ru=yahoo
Some major Yahoo holders have suggested they wouldn't back Microsoft in a hostile effort if it didn't raise its offer above the $31-a-share value first extended on Jan. 31. Among them is Legg Mason Inc. portfolio manager Bill Miller, who earlier this month said $31 was too low.
If Microsoft were to walk away, Yahoo's share price likely would fall from its level of $26.80, down 50 cents, in 4 p.m. Nasdaq Stock Market composite trading Friday. It was trading at $19.18 before Microsoft's offer, which carried a 62% premium at the time it was announced.
Yahoo could continue to pursue some alternatives, such as a pact to carry search advertising from Google Inc., with which it has been conducting a limited test of such an arrangement. The success of that test so far has played a key role in emboldening some at Yahoo in their continued resistance to Microsoft's overtures.
It's looking more and more like Steve Ballmer needs Yahoo more than Yahoo shareholders need the offer. If Microsoft is going straight to the shareholders, IMO, the offer will be more than $31 but less than $35.
No. I don't remember that. I remember Rufus stating that the SEC in Washington was on the case but that turned out to be an SEC PR person that works out of a Washington office. I remember a lot of claims but none to come to mind that were actually verified.
The FBI was looking into CSHD and at Rufus? Where'd that come from? LOL!
Easily researched. But will be completely ignored. The conspiracy theory will continue to rule. And the the statements about this stock "illegally trading" will continue on the Rufus board. Unfortunately.
This blatant refusal to learn will just continually cost some of those folks money.
Man, it's nice out today. We have a soccer game in an hour and half and then a baseball game after that. I'd rather watch a Pee Wee baseball game and u10 girls/boys soccer games than to pay and see a bunch of millionaires playing ball.
I did NOT say the 15c211 was not needed for anything but allowing MM's to publicly quote the PPS. On the grey sheets, it is NOT a requirement. Look it up. You want CSHD back on the Pinks with quoted prices, then the 15c211 is required. The stock can trade either way.
It is simple. The Judge doesn't need to say anything I've posted. What I'm posting is logical fact about what is required for the TPR shares (only using TPR for your benefit). The Judge is interested in seeing if Rufus issued false PR's and filings between Sept. and Oct. of 2006. That encompasses whether or not Rufus lied about assets, etc.
Now, I'd love the books to be opened up. But that ain't gonna happen. Why? Because to do so, you would need RUFUS to name a defendant in a separate case.
To be even more clear. The Judge couldn't care less about a claimed NSS position, manipulation, NADA outside of the case at hand. That case being the question of whether or not Rufus lied.
If Rufus's team wants anything beyond simply proving the assets exist under CSHD's or Rufus's ownership, you must push Rufus to file a case against a defendant or three in a SEPARATE case.
Thoth's laughable "report" works ONLY if Rufus actually took the action I explained above. Even then, the silly conspiracy that some of you think is bigger than the Market must be true. Today, none of you have any hard evidence in favor of that.
H2, take this back to Rufus's board. Ask Rufus (assuming the guy will post again) some of the points I made. Look for a direct answer. Look for specifics. A name in support of Rufus that has some power. Ask Rufus why he won't file to increase the authorized shares to support the so-called TPR. When he says the SEC won't let him, ask him to point you to the relief that the SEC won in that manner. If you can't get any of those simple answers, what's your conclusion after these two years? If you didn't have a stake in this and looked at this the way most others have outside of Rufus's euphoric message boards, you would come to the same conclusion as I. That being, Rufus is a POS liar.
The length of any investigation many times is determined by how much the defendant cooperates. Rufus knew what he was doing by not getting an attorney. He wouldn't get to play the victim if he had one. Without an attorney, Rufus can say whatever he wants and play dumb afterwards.
Most of Rufus's supporters didn't even know that Rufus had to file to increase the authorized shares before handing out the stock divy (or whatever you want to call it). Within the Rufus camp, many still think the SEC is stopping Rufus from performing business. When in fact, Rufus could file or PR anything he wanted... as long as it was true. LOL! Now there's your caveat. If the Rufus supporters or Rufus himself want to talk "TPR" shares, you already know it ain't happening without a filing to increase the AS. That 10K didn't do that.
Too many of the Rufus supporters believe the stock is trading illegally without the 15c211 being filed. Fact is, there are several stocks that continue trading after a Pink sheets delisting pending an investigation or failure to comply. All the 15c211 is required for is for MM's to legally quote the price PUBLICLY. That's it. Since they are a conduit for trades, of course they know how much people are willing to pay or sell the stock. I called my broker to find out and they had to call down to the floor to find out the going prices. How else do you think a Grey sheet trades?
There is no doubt in my mind that you are better informed about Rufus than most. Who cares? Since you're so close, I'm sure Rufus wouldn't mind giving you a SINGLE name of someone in power that is backing him. Let me guess... it's a secret? LOL! Out of all the congressmen letters you received, did ANY expand on the obvious that it's under investigation or show support for Rufus?
Until Rufus names a defendant in a separate case, the only person that has the onus of proof now is Rufus. The burden of proof was on the SEC. They showed their cards. It's up to Rufus now to rebuttle. So far, he's talked about people doing him wrong when the case is surrounding the purported assets. Has it even crossed your mind why Rufus won't present evidence that the assets exist as CSHD property? LOL!
It ain't only going to be the U.S. Israel will be launching a strike on Iran in the very near future, IMO. Based on history, no way Israel is going to let a country who's mantra is "death to the Jews" to develope nuclear weapons.
Oil's going to go insane (as if not already) and our leadership better be prepared to allow the use of other resources, specifically domestic.
Good point. Man, this week has been tough on my trading. I actually thought I knew a thing or two until this week. I'm humbled... but not selling low! LOL!
A couple are turning green for me and a few more average downs are proving to pay off... but we'll see.
Dude, have a good weekend!
The market will do what the market will do. This is ridiculous though.
My YHOO calls are up
My YHOO puts are up
YHOO stock is down (I don't own any stock)
WTF? LOL!
AAPL postitions are doing what I would expect based on the PPS movement. Fine, I get it.
My GOOG calls are down
GOOG stock is up
Argh!
DIA positions are doing what I would expect based on the PPS
RVI - Looking good. Considering a strangle play @ $5
YHOO options are trading strange, IMO.
Whether long or short, I'm on YHOO's side on this one. The way I see it, if I were in charge anyway...
8K a Stock Buyback program. Do something like buy back 5 million in stock and commit to do it in 2009. YHOO has the cash to do it. What would happen is this:
PPS goes up. Potential shareholder lawsuits go away due to YHOO not taking the MSFT deal. Shares bought back are added to the company's treasury and sits on the positive side of their assets sheet. Everyone but MSFT is happy.
Take a gander at the 15 May puts. LOL!
BTW, I still own my 32.50 calls. They aren't going down any lower than the day Yahoo opened after earnings release. Really no reason to sell those at the moment. I must have bought huge retail prices. Trade and learn.
.YHQQC May $15 Puts came to life a little while ago. Just a heads up. My insurance is beginning to pay off finally.
The only penny I own today is BHUB because it's not trading. Thankfully, those are free shares but I'm staying away from Penny's now days in exchange for options.
Thank goodness. LOL! At least the shareholders have that going for them, FWIW. That info alone should add about 500 volume to today's CSHD action in the Market... errrr... Grey sheets.
Look at DIA Puts for tomorrow. I own the .DAWQS as of later this afternoon from the .50's - .60's. The PUTs are cheap and I expect it to move up a little Friday morning but pull back the rest of the day:
Thanks for the replies, guys.
I managed to average down my Calls BIG TIME and they are looking good now so I may just get out of this with a nice profit after all.
YHOO sucks and NOT averaging down. Just holding to see what happens.
DIA is a nice one. Got 20% out of it yesterday and bought again today (.DAWQS). Hoping for a bit more this time because DIA ran hard. It needs to stop running now. LOL!
Learned some lessons this earning's season.
Yo, Optionsmonster!
Would you mind posting the difference between GOOG options and AAPL options after the positive earnings reports? Why did the GOOG options go up and the AAPL options open way down? I understand there was some shakey guidance for next quarter for Apple but just wanted your opinion. Thanks in advance.
.DAWQS Should look good in the next hour or so!
Edit - Shouldn't be too long now.
You too, eh? So much for buying insurance. Bleh.
Judging by activity now, looks like my streamer was showing some clairvoyance of things to come today. Hehehe
I have this now for AAPL:
AAPL
NASDAQ Last
162.89 Change
Bid 163.78 (10)
Ask 163.79 (2)
Vol 312,975 Time
08:02:26
Hmmmmm. Here's what I see using Optionsxpress:
AAPL
NASDAQ Last
162.89 Change
Bid 170.37 (3)
Ask 170.4 (1)
Vol 102,202 Time
07:46:05
AAPL is over $170 premarket.
I AAPL was right about strong earnings partly based on iPhones. HOWEVER, Samsung has a phone to compete with iPhone that will be available to Sprint customers in August. The Tech articles and a friend of mine whom works for Sprint and tested the Samsung model say the Samsung phone kick's the iPhone's ass.
http://www.hiptechblog.com/2007/02/08/samsung-ultra-smart-f700-the-iphone-killer/
What isn't mentioned is you can replace the battery in the Samsung phone... so I'm told.
IMO, I still see YHOO going back over $30. Ballmer is looking very desparate downplaying his need for YHOO (which I'd agree MSFT doesn't). But Ballmer is a CEO with an ego and no matter what he says, he really, REALLY wants YHOO:
http://biz.yahoo.com/paidcontent/080424/1_322566_id.html?.v=1
Microsoft Proxy Slate For Yahoo Is Ready; Employees Nervous
Thursday April 24, 1:37 am ET
By Rafat Ali
Microsoft (NasdaqGS: MSFT - News), while publicly posturing that it could walk away form the deal, has lined up its proxy slate of directors in case it comes to that: The list has 10 nominees and three alternates, reports WSJ, citing sources. These include former Nextel Partners CEO John Chapple, former Grey Advertising CEO Edward Meyer, former Overture Services COO Jaynie Studenmund and former Adelphia CFO Vanessa Wittman.
I think the only time I've read about CEO's wanting something so badly yet not following through are those in charge of POS Pink sheet companies. LOL! And many times, they were lying in the first place. Ballmer will get what he wants regardless of what MSFT or YHOO shareholders want.
LOL! I'll keep my plays to myself. However, if you're stuck in a stock and you have NO clue why it isn't moving in any direction, shoot me a PM and I'll immediately sell whatever position I hold. You'll owe me a beer though. hehehe
Apple 2Q profit jumps 36 percent, but stock wobbles
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/080423/earns_apple.html?.v=20
Apple 2Q profit, sales beat Wall Street, but stock wobbles on guidance below estimates and the fact Samaelrocks owns Calls
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Apple Inc.'s fiscal second-quarter profit jumped 36 percent on blistering sales of Macintosh computers -- and beat Wall Street estimates -- but its stock dipped on a lower-than-expected profit forecast. Load up though because analysts predict a surge in the PPS the day following the expiration of Samaelrocks' calls position. Apple will artificially hold the price steady so that Samaelrocks' insurance policy of Puts will expire worthless as well.
Just having some fun.
Interesting to see how the market reacts.
AAPL beat $168 after hours and now at $156 on the same earnings report. LOL! That's crazy.
Thanks man. Looking at the AH's though, looks like tomorrow won't be as exciting as I had hoped.
Glad the PUT insurance I bought only cost me a hundred bucks. LOL!
AWESOME!
Can't find that. Link?