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HOT covered @ 18.48
HOLI Huge volume increase today.
HOT short @ 19.74
Bale, I agree. from the WSJ: Complicating response strategies across the globe was what World Health Organization spokesman Peter Cordingley described as major difficulty that experts were having in assessing precisely the nature of the threat.
"These are the early days. It's quite clear that there is a potential for this virus to become a pandemic and threaten globally," Mr. Cordingley said. He said it was spreading rapidly in Mexico and the southern U.S.
Mr. Cordingley said "honestly don't know" the extent of the problem. He added: "We don't know enough yet about how this virus operates. More work needs to be done."
CRXL. Yay!! I'm happy for you, Paul.
I like GILD for a flu play. Tamiflu has been shown to be effective against the virus and GILD receives royalties from Roche on tamiflu.
>The release of antiviral stockpiles could add 10 cents to Gilead's earnings this year, estimates Deutsche Bank http://www.forbes.com/2009/04/26/swine-flu-cdc-mexico-business-healthcare-flu.html?partner=yahootix
OT. Hey, Paul. You're still here so I'm sure you won't come out the loser in the end. If you've survived trading this long you have obviously had some tough losses and learned from them. I recently told my husband that my top prioity with my trading account is now risk management. I thought he'd like that since its so important in the business world. I shouldn't have been surprised when he responded that my top priority should be growing the account. He sees this more from a poker player's perspective. BTW, what is the PPT? I won't be around much either this week.
Have a great weekend and good luck Monday. Barb
Interesting, WSJ coverage of the flu in Mexico has such a different tone: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124058255179552887.html
>Mr. Córdova added, however, that the death rate appeared to be slowing, suggesting the worst of the outbreak could be over.
>Both Tamiflu and Relenza work against the mystery bug, the CDC said. Mr. Córdova said Mexico has plenty of antiviral medicines on hand.
>Despite somewhat reduced traffic, Mexico City largely went about its business. Parks were crowded with parents and children enjoying the day off school. Most restaurants were doing brisk business on the crowded Friday lunch hour.
"We're Aztecs. It takes a lot more than a flu to slow us down," said a grinning Gilberto Medina, a chubby 25-year-old business consultant eating lunch at an outdoor restaurant with three friends.
Just grabbed a little SDS (65.60) and had to chase from 65.00
Stop it, Paul. You are tempting me to break my rules. I am being good (careful) and doing just fine. then I read your post and it sounds so crazy and fun!
Hey, Lizzy, I don't think we have Waffle House in California.
Uh... no comment on the you tube.
How's this market treating you? I had a tough time with today's whipsaw action.
I've been at the computer too long, I'm going out for a walk and to pick up some
ingredients for dinner. Have a good evening.
As a child I went to Denny's many times on family road trips. But my favorite breakfast place on those trips was Sambo's. I realize how racist the book is but as a child I loved the pictures of tigers on the walls.
Geez, Ico. So much for a red close. I am holding a little bit of SDS since $SPX did have a lower low and a lower high today.
AXP closing strong. good earnings after the bell?
ETH. Was considering for an earnings tanker, but they prereleased:
Ethan Allen shares slump after results prereleased
Ethan Allen stock sags after furniture co. prereleases 3rd-qtr results, says sales down 41 pct
Wednesday April 22, 2009, 11:15 am EDT
Buzz up! Print
Related: Ethan Allen Interiors Inc.
CHICAGO (AP) -- Shares of home furnishings retailer Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. sank Wednesday, a day after the company released preliminary third-quarter results and halved its dividend, prompting at least one analyst to downgrade the stock.
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Shares of the company were down 83 cents, or 6.5 percent, at $12.04 in late-morning trading after dipping as low as $10.66 earlier in the session.
Raymond James analyst Budd Bugatch cut his rating on the Danbury, Conn.-based company to "Market Perform" on Wednesday, down from "Outperform" and placed estimates under review after the "disappointing" results issued late Tuesday.
"Despite its excellent management, cohesive business model and highly recognizable brand, Ethan Allen's sales remain under severe (and increasing) pressure due to the difficult economy and the highly discretionary nature of its product," Bugatch wrote in a research note.
On Tuesday, Ethan Allen said it will likely lose between $17 million and $18 million for the third quarter, because of a massive sales drop attributed to the recession.
That amounts to a per-share loss between 59 cents and 63 cents. Excluding restructuring and impairment charges, Ethan Allen said it lost $12.5 million to $13.5 million, or between 43 cents and 47 cents a share, in the three-month period that ended in March.
Hi Ico, just got here for the last 2 hrs and am happy to be a winner :) I'd be even happier with a red market today.
Yum is looking good. no position :(
WGOV also up at the moment. BTW, Ico, I really like the format of the briefing.com earnings calendar that you posted. I printed it and find it much easier to use than looking them up day by day and reading online.
Very nice, AD.
WGOV earnings ah. looks interesting. siver cross, trading into gap.
Tanker = AAPL. this is totally a guess but I don't have another tanker pick.
Gapper = YUM Earnings after the bell, I still like their China presence.
Hi Jerry, I was just going to post GMCR, I noticed it when looking over the new
52 wk highs.
FSLR on the move. I was a few seconds late placing my order @ 146. not chasing.
XRT is strong today.
gapper = CAEI
I'm thrilled that you posted this. Today my Aunt told me about seeing a clip of this on tv but she was vague with the details and I didn't think I'd get to see it.
TSL Trina Solar Supplies Italy's Largest Rooftop Installation http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Trina-Solar-Supplies-Italys-prnews-14918086.html
Yay! Way to go, Early.
Hi Paul, solars looking good today.
F, Volume is strong, too. (Your photo of Lake Tahoe is breathtaking)
Ford very strong today, over 200 ma
Thanks, Ico. I have to start using fib lines. Schwab's street smart.com has worked well for me. but it doesn't have fib lines. I just checked with tech support and learned that street smart pro, which does have fib lines is not compatible with a Mac. I can't believe that and am really mad.
$SPX back below 800. (oops spoke too soon)
Hi Ico, I am more surprised by the market than usual today. I was pretty sure it would be a red day and bought SDS early and got stopped out.
Hi 12b, I missed Meredith, is she more positive on the financials now? I'm turning CNBC off so much lately that I'm probably missing some of the news. I really don't care for that guy thats been on Squawk on the Street this week. And I'm very disappointed about Dylan Ratigan leaving.
Thanks for some solid reasons that I wasn't considering.
Hi Paul, Why do you think the market will be very red in the next week?