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I've never awaited an earnings release before. So??
As we progress through the day does this mean they won't release during biz hrs?
I guess it's all just simple speculation really...
thank you very much kind sir
Where should I go to get the results should they come out today. I've heard yahoo. Do you have what in your opinion would be a better source?
I was waiting for someone to explain that. Thank you.
Sheer panic oh no ... run...save yourself!!!!ahhhh. lololol.
I will only sell a little if any. For the time being given my lack of expertise and technical analyses abilities I will hold most all. I've made a promise to myself not to get wrapped up in the Hubbub today. And we still don't know if today is the day. I look forward to your help going forward if your aforementioned intentions remain the same regarding the breakdown of numbers you said you might provide.
It's a special thing to be a part of a company just getting started, in the grand scheme of things that is. Should the company release results today and prove themselves good on their word or close to it, I will hold most all. We are the shareholders of MCLN, so if they do good, that will a VERY nice ring to it...
Don't go be fair balanced and objective now. Lol, no good point. That's why I'm not gonna get ahead of myself. Not trying to invite depresssion on myself
I did talk to Stanley and he seemed a little chipper. Could just pr/ir. I do consider myself a fair read of people though. can't answer you number wise unfortunately. Gl friend. I'm sure you'll some provocative insightful replies though.
For whatever it's worth. You, dannol and other unmentioned but still appreciated have put a lot in to this, and it's a simple thing like that, that gives me a nice and I would argue realistic hope.
Oh yeah, and I submit to and appreciate detailed feedback contained in PM. Thanks again.
Best wishes to you.
Well said, thank you
:)thank you.
Very nicely done sir on mop. But are you saying I sound like horns? If you look at your post in can be interpreted as such. Qualification and specificity is important. Please clarify if you would?
? Are you saying I sound like horns?
Amen tshirtguy!!! I'm with ya on that. We think alike:) You just got another person mark
Yeah, that is a hard one. Good luck. Your biz start up is waying on your mind?
What are you trying to say? It's all just my opinion, that's implied. And as as far as a better investment goes, isn't that something that has yet to be determined?
Why anyone sell at .05-.06 indeed.?
I agree, am I misleading or something? You got me confused... Maybe over nothing perhaps. I'll review your post and try and understand you better.
Ok I gotch... Ithink. Just confused me when you said your not trying single me out. I begin to feel like the slow kid at school. Lol. Thank you, I think...
AGreed wish you well. I'm not going to get ahead of myself with this though. Have a good day friend.
Pure day trader flippers, people in need, and idiots will sell ALL or more then half. It is my hope that they do as well. I could care less about them. Ordinarily some say this to you at such times with other stocks in order to get you to hold with pennystocks in general. I am not doing this as we speak. And if I get the chance I will prove it to you
Of course I'm generalizing a bit too much, but I think u understand what I'm trying to say.
Depending on how big the monster is, u might as well sell a little. Right?
Can you elaborate please? Aren't you just stating the obvious. No offense, I'm really just asking?
We can't benefit from this. Whatchu got???
;)...remember I care. Lol... I only care about people like you and dannol and some others. Have a good remaining weekend. I think were going to make little money:)
You betcha. We've done it I think. Or should I say others have done it. Good luck to you. Tic Toc;)
I dunno it seems contradictory. But...
I think with your help we can avoid the craziness you allude to.
Your a beacon of hope to the group imho.
Forgot about your post. Question, am I one of the entertainers for you?
So?? You've added 275k to a stock you think is giving the appearance of breaking down??
Remember this though... When it comes down to it...some daytraders may flip a little because they're realizing it's a good investment and have decided they'll wait. Some investors may need the money and may sell all. They were always real investors but they need the money now. Some daytrader's may flip all of it because they don't need the money and just want out for another investment, while some investors may keep all and are really not in need of the money. It's all just speculation for now friend. Do yourself a favor and don't fall in to the black/white trap. I too have the same problem at times. It's all just speculation until you've figured out four yourself, what "you" want to do, based on what "you" have the means to do.
And as far as charts go, I don't put much stock in them. If everyone believed in the chart than the chart would come true. It's a basic fallacy really. A self-fulfilling prophecy. The old heads of wall st. learned this a while ago. For example:
http://www.articlesbase.com/investing-articles/is-stock-market-technical-analysis-useful-or-a-hoax-1826260.html
http://www.fool.com/investing/value/2010/04/30/technical-analysis-is-stupid.aspx?source=isesitlnk0000001&mrr=1.00
But likewise...if you don't believe in chartist that much, you might not want to reference the American Bulls link. JMHO. Hope this helps:)
My skin is composed of crocodile scales. But my dollars are still paper.
Anyway, last post for the day. I have no problem with or most on this board except you know who. Have a good one. I something much more important to do than listen Mr.Horns. Like brush my teeth or tie my shoes or anything. I'm not selling anything, so it's all good
Ok wakl, sounds good. I would greatly appreciate it you'd tell me if you think I'm on the good side, the bad side, or the ugly side? No really, cuz we do get carried away sometimes. And your right.
Your right about horns being entertaining. Just watch that he doesn't hi jack investor perception.
Texx is a snake in the grass. He has no conscience whatsoever. A master of disaster. He's right on it not effecting us, "trash has to be taken out" he's a masochist of the most typical breed. I don't know why they let him on here. He should get a life sentence in the jail he did short stint in. Now watch complain that I'm getting personal too. Pathetic!!! He doesn't care about anyone but himself. Watch him end up alone some day. Even when surrounded by others.
If we just stop reacting to his empty posts, then he'll realize that he's usually talking to himself. Look how he doesn't even respond to people, just try's to create perceptions in other. watch him closely but don't react to him. Omanfan was right, we should all put him on ignore and let him play with his self
Doing it now.
A good pattern I hope.
One of most admirable things about you is that you don't get wrapped up. It takes a big person to do that. If you say we're good I believe you. I don't care if others tell me to do my own DD. I'm asking for your help. That's all. Now I really have to go now. cya buddy.
As long as your still optimistic, that's all I care about. I certainly wasn't trying to accuse you. I've grown quite fond of you actually. I'm just paranoid about what's really going on. Thank you very much for responding.
Remember Dannol, I am a newbie really. We all know about the caveat of doing your own DD. But since I have a day job so to speak and I'm pretty new to all this I just see what you think and others I trust. My hope is that I can make enough money off of this to do only this for a while and really make some money and help others like you've helped me. I'm sorry if I seemed accusative.
If you say YOU THINK were good, thats good enough for me. I don't care what others say. You are consistent here beyond everyone else and if MCLN makes, than I will owe you debt of gratitude. Thank you. Hope you have a good day friend.
good morning fellow MCLN'ers. just realized i fell in to the fear trap. all better now. have a good one everybody. it's a nice day where I live. time to enjoy myself instead of doing this.
What the heck is going on huh? I never thought I'd say this, but I'm beginning to loose trust in you. It's like opposite day here now. Nothing is as it seems anymore. I feel used and abused. For all I know ,you and horns are opposite sides of the same coin. You only say the good stuff. This is becoming a concern to me. Please ameliorate my concerns if possible. Do have any reasonable speculation about what is going on? That you didn't answer the last question asked of you is also a cause for concern. Please try and understand where I'm coming from, because I doubt I'm the only one now. People's lively-hood is at stake, not mine, but others who I like and appreciate, and trust most importantly.
What comes around goes around. This statement is not directed at you or anyone in particular, it's just a reminder to some. When it comes down to it, they will remember my words. Regardless of whatever happens here. I hope your able to help out today. Because fear can be infectious. I hope your well, although your silence puzzles me and presumably others. I hope it was only due to you spending the time to understand what's going on.
I know man, I know... I've lost too, not nearly as much as you. If I did, I'd be equally pissed. So all joked aside, (my heart goes out to you). I'm sorry. I don't know what the insider sale was about. It was a closed market sale wasn't it. Which means you or I couldn't buy it if we tried. Don't know if this good or bad or what. I am newbie, seriously. This isn't play a sucka to catch a sucka. I honestly wish I knew more about what to do.
So I'll tell you what, since I don't have unlimited messaging, give us a general game plan in your opinion about what we need to do. We could all call them up and see what's up, I don't think that'll be effective though? What do you think?
hah.. I know right. I like you, I really do. You've been nice to me and I don't want to break that bond. And I hear ya about the fact that were being watched.
What if the share price is simply being driven down to scare away some, when in reality, it's about to spike soon and stay spiked?
You don't want to mention, but we need reality here.
All I ask of you is to assume that everything might be opposite day here if you catch my drift. Let's let bygones be bygones between you and I though. I'm looking for the solution like you. Are other baby is looking good Gump is our TTxx it would seem.
I agree, but what are we going to do if we just complain about it?
Just don't turn it personal please. I'm here to help. I Don't want to fight with you.
So let's talk solutions, Ok? What should we do, honestly. If you have suggestion, I'll try it with you.
But let's help eachother.
Posted by: omanfan Date: Thursday, April 15, 2010 10:22:43 AM
In reply to: ttxxhorns who wrote msg# 17260 Post # of 18096
The problem with message boards are they are an open forum for idiots like ttx to spout their nonsense feel important and generate responses fron equally uninformed investors. He has absoluteley no idea what he is talking about. If he is a CPA I'm an astronaut (and I hate heights). It seems that very few people who post on this board have ever owned a company, know how to read financials or understand long term planning in a business environment that is very challenging. MCLN seems to be doing everything right. TTx complains about the lack of employees answer you make strategic deals and let the other companies pay for sales support payroll etc. Now ttx moans about a lack of contracts. Don't expect any thing much in the first quarter management has spent that time building contracts with suppliers and it looks as if they are trying to cover the country. Mr TTX CPA recommendation would apparently be to dilute the heck out of the shareholders, raise money and do it all themselves. Idiot!!!!! Running a business at the moment is improving risk/reward ratio on any investment and MCLN is doing a heck of a job. If you are short term then get out if you want to retire rich then buy at these ridiculous levels and ignore the MB posts lock up your investment and wait for the money to start rolling in. One poster now casts aspersions on the new contract because he can't google it. Do you seriously think that this management team is one that posts BS to pump the price. If so, sell out and get off the pink sheets you have no idea what you are talking about. I never cease to be amazed at the number of so called investors who inhabit these message boards. First rule of business and investing if you know nothing about the business then don't get involved. JMHO
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Sent By: pro-trader To: mercurialmike Date: Saturday, April 17, 2010 4:27:26 AM
I am long on MCLN I do believe it is good long investment i am not looking to flip it that is why i don't even follow it on daily basis
i go there once in a while and check on things and updates
Thank you, even if you were referring to me. Please help us.
You bring the light of reason amidst all the HUBBUB
I, like you, am done posting speculative perceptions. Absolutely done!!
Mr. Horns can have the stage all to himself now.
Maybe/Maybe Not. Thats how I will answer all of your posts. Sickening!!!
Look pretty General, but can they fight?
One of my favorite lines in the Dirty Dozen. For you young Ladies...and gents....A general is inspecting the troops, and they are all standing straight, perfect uniforms, shinny boots, and clean guns. A perfect picture.
Then the general asks, but can they fight?
Now the statement is reversed Mr Horns.
If anybody's been paying attention (I'm sure you have) the market's reaction was somewhat disproportionate.
Quants probably made a killing today. And no one will ever know it either. Completely legal.
Have any terrorists attacks happened?
Is the dollar still the undeniable safe haven of the world?
Did the Bank of Brazil just buy a record number of Dollars. Sheesh?!?!
Taken from: http://www.investopedia.com/articles/01/080101.asp
Micro-caps can provide significant diversification to your portfolio. This asset class typically has very low correlations with other U.S. equity classes (as low as 0.60 versus the S&P 500 for the period 1972-2006), as well as low correlations with international equity and fixed-income securities. As Figure 1 shows, however, micro-caps carry higher risks than many other asset classes.
Analyzing Micro-Caps
Micro-cap companies don't generate fat investment banking fees for Wall Street firms, so they rarely enjoy regular research coverage by analysts. As a result, it can take more time and effort to analyze a small company than a large one, and fewer published reports means an investor must do more original research. The result, however, is that micro-cap stocks often don't trade at their full values, creating a price inefficiency from which savvy investors can benefit. (Find out more about analysts in What To Know About Financial Analysts, Becoming A Financial Analyst and Three Kinds Of Analysts And What You Need To Know About Them.)
When it comes to analyzing a micro-cap company, the approach is the same as for a larger company; only what you emphasize in this analysis will differ. Like any potential investment, you might start out by assessing the current stock price against its 52-week high/low trading range. You might glance at valuation ratios, such as the price/earnings multiple or price/book multiple, to see if the stock looks cheap or expensive. You'll probably review the company's financial statements to learn how much net profit is being earned on revenues, how high debt levels are compared to the company's capital base and whether the company is generating cash or burning it. (To learn more, see Introduction To Fundamental Analysis.)
Not Making Money?
What you may discover is that many micro-cap companies aren't making money yet. Earnings are probably negative, so the traditional stock valuation ratios don't make sense. You may also notice a sizable deficit in shareholders' equity, where a positive number ought to be. Don't be too alarmed! These may be signs that the company is in its early stages of fast-paced growth.
With a micro-cap company, how you spend your research time gets turned upside-down. Unlike with large cap companies, for which historical financial performance is a window to the future, non-financial information holds much more value when looking at a micro-cap stock. You should spend 80% of your effort on understanding the company's business strategy and business model, ensuring the management team is the right one to pull it off, making certain the industry in which the company operates is sizable and growing, and judging how or whether it is better than its competitors. You should spend only 20% of your time looking at current financial results.
For a small, expanding company, financial statements are out-of-date the minute they're filed. Be sure, however, that the company does file financial reports with the SEC, and that it does so on time. When an OTCBB company doesn't file timely reports, it is given a short grace period by the regulators but is then removed from the exchange. Delayed filings, as well as unusual auditing issues, are major red flags. (To learn more about the SEC, see Policing The Securities Market: An Overview Of The SEC and Where can I find a company's annual report and its SEC filings?)
It is critical to stay informed on consumer and industry trends, if you are to be successful in choosing the winners from the losers. Technological advances and changes in consumer tastes and lifestyles can make or break even the strongest companies. Future-focused studies, like the predictions of trend-guru Faith Popcorn, can clue you in to the latest brands, attitudes and ideas about to rock the world.
Questions to think about include:
• Has this company invented a compelling product or service that taps a unique niche in the market place?
• Does the company have a better way of doing things?
• Will the company's offering be in demand in the future, no matter what the economic cycle?
The promise of wild returns in micro-cap equities, however, comes with a price. Liquidity is usually limited, meaning that you might not be able to sell a micro-cap stock quickly enough to minimize losses when things go wrong. Also, it may be difficult as an individual investor to conduct the depth of original research required. Be warned that these companies are like shooting stars: they can fizzle out just as fast as they light up the sky. Be careful to only risk as much money as you are prepared to lose. And remember that valuing micro-cap equities can be especially challenging if you aren't familiar with non-traditional price valuation techniques.
Gaining Micro-Cap Exposure
How can you invest in micro-cap equities if you don't have the time or skill to do the necessary due diligence? Consider investing in exchange-traded funds that track a micro-cap index, such as the Russell Micro-Cap Index. Also, you might want to check out some free research ideas from independent, fee-based research firms. These firms issue stock reports on many interesting micro-cap companies that just might be right for your portfolio.
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Were going to need it if the fear persists. Go you get to see who's who though. People's true self is always best displayed when under conflict.. Good luck to you.
Thought you were long and strong as you put it.? now this??? Are you sure you want to do this with me? I'm going sleep now and I'll talk with you later.