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I bet that hurt!
Triple play! Nice
Some decent size blocks hitting the ASK.
Correct me if I am wrong but wasn't the market cap yesterday at like $618k. That is horrible.
pinksheets.com and going back through old posts from last October when I first bought this pig. I had called the TA twice myself last year before they got gagged.
Outstanding Shares: 6,189,466,638 as of 2007-04-10
Estimated Market Cap: 618,947 as of 2007-05-01 (based on Outstanding Shares as of 2007-04-10)
Authorized Shares: 10,000,000,000 as of 2007-04-10
Number of Shareholders of Record: 12 as of 2007-04-10
Long way from Kansas huh Toto?
October 2006 the O/S was approx 49 million.
If he stopped holding back on his picks he could win a year's subscription compliments of SA.
April was good to SOBM also.
April has been huge for SWRI
Can you add a zero in there? You made me do a double take on that HOD.
I keep hammering that into my head, regardless of how small, profit is never a bad thing. Beats a loss anyday.
How Not to Ruin Your Life by Ben Stein
In my never-ending quest to learn more about personal finance, I keep my eyes and ears open for the good, the bad, and the ugly.
A few weeks ago, one of my favorite human beings, a handyman in Malibu, was fixing a balky kitchen cabinet door in my house when he told me excitedly about his new car. "It's a Bentley," he said. "I've always wanted a Bentley. It's about 20 years old and needs some work, so I got it pretty cheap. I got it online at eBay."
"Great," I said. "Did you sell your Corvette or your Chrysler Sebring?"
"Neither," he said "The Bentley is my third car."
Consumer Debt Peonage
My heart sank. This fellow is a great handyman. He's a great guy in general. But he has no regular income of any size, works freelance, has either no savings or almost no savings, and isn't young.
Buying that car is placing himself into a form of peonage. He's made himself drastically more susceptible to downward mobility by having an extra monthly bill to pay for car costs, and he's deprived himself of money he could have saved. In a word, he's harmed himself.
If the Bentley breaks, as it will, his repair bills will be astronomical. I tried to gently point this out. He answered simply, "I love cars."
"Then good luck to you," I said and shrugged.
Lives Well-Lived
On the other side of the spectrum, I dined last night with an old friend from the glorious street of my childhood, Harvey Road in Silver Spring, Md.
Gene Daumit, who was accompanied by his beautiful wife, DeeDee, is a super-smart guy with a Ph.D. from MIT, a major job at a huge chemicals company, a spouse with a great job in real estate, a home and a vacation condo that are both paid for (or mostly paid for), a substantial pension, and impressive savings.
As they told me about their life, especially their wildly successful daughters, I said to them, "Your lives have been perfect examples of prudence."
"No," said DeeDee. "We just kept it simple."
This showed staggering wisdom. People who can keep their lives simple are so far ahead of the game it's ridiculous: a steady job or a good business; saving money regularly starting at an early age; great self-discipline about health (Gene and DeeDee are thin and fit); instilling the same discipline in your kids -- it all adds up to a life well-lived.
Set Yourself Free
Gene and DeeDee's example weighed on me heavily, because in my own life and in the lives of those around me there's so much complexity: too many cars, too many houses (my main curse), too much of an image to have to show off, too much keeping up with the Joneses.
All of this keeps you stuck behind the eight ball for too much of your life, working and slaving to support a lifestyle that starts out as a pleasure and becomes a burden.
How do you get back on track? Call a family meeting or just sit down with your financial advisor. Make a list of your monthly obligations. How many of them do you really need? How many of them are freeing you and how many are enslaving you?
Generally speaking, with the exception of a home and a vacation house, if it's eating money and not paying out, you have to question if you really need it. Do you need that time share? Do you need those three cars? Do you need a $20,000 TV? (If you do, please tell me what's on that makes it worth paying that kind of money for.) Illiquid assets that you rarely use enslave you unless you have so much money that their cost is incidental.
The Liquid Life
On the other hand, liquid assets equal freedom, as my old dad used to say. Liquid assets that pay good dividends and have capital gain potential, such as index funds weighted toward companies that are financially strong, are especially lovely.
The XLU, the REIT, and the ICF are all lovely as well. Any form of broad index fund that tracks the larger markets at home or worldwide is a darned good thing -- and for most of us, far better than a third car.
The fact is that life is deeply uncertain. We often need money when we least expect it, and at that point a third car is useless. A third car doesn't compound unless it's a rare antique. (I sure hope my handyman has such a car.)
Money in a broadly based mutual funds or a low-cost variable annuity does compound. Life goes by pretty quick, and as my old student Ferris Bueller said, "If you don't slow down, you might miss it." And slowing down takes money.
The Luxury of Financial Security
The Daumits have it right, and far too many of us have it wrong.
So keep it simple, my friends -- the burl-wood dashboard and plush leather seats of a Bentley may feel great, but opening up your mutual fund statement and seeing how much you have to cushion you and your family against life's uncertainties feels even better. Besides, peace of mind gets you down the road farther and in greater comfort.
Start now. Get those unnecessary monthly costs out of your life and replace them with monthly savings in broadly based funds. I promise you'll be grateful. And if you still want a Bentley, you can always go to the hobby shop and buy a model of one.
Chart lessons by Stock Analyzer
1. Moving Averages http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=17587817
2. Moving Averages 2 http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=17587835
3. MACD indicator http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=17587768
4. Williams %R indicator http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=17587714
5. RSI indicator http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=17587680
6. ADX/DMI indicators http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=17587655
7. Aroon indicator http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=17587692
8. Finding Resistance http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=17587755
9. Finding Support http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=17587741
10. Stock_Analyzers Entry and Exit strategy http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=17587731
11. What is a cup and handle: http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=18255652
12. Parabolic SAR by 4Godnwv http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=19208309
13. Moving Averages by 4Godnwv http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=19208263
14. Bollinger Bands by 4Godnwv: http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=19208548
Lesson MACD by StockAnalyzer
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=17587768
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is one of the simplest and most reliable indicators available. MACD uses moving averages, which are lagging indicators, to include some trend-following characteristics. Usually, a 9-day EMA of MACD is plotted along side to act as a trigger line. A bullish crossover occurs when MACD moves above its 9-day EMA and a bearish crossover occurs when MACD moves below its 9-day EMA
MACD measures the difference between two moving averages. A positive MACD indicates that the 9 or 12-day EMA is trading above the 26-day EMA. A negative MACD indicates that the 9 or 12-day EMA is trading below the 26-day EMA. If MACD is positive and rising, then the gap between the 9 or 12-day EMA and the 26-day EMA is widening. This indicates that the rate-of-change of the faster moving average is higher than the rate-of-change for the slower moving average. Positive momentum is increasing and this would be considered bullish. If MACD is negative and declining further, then the negative gap between the faster moving average (green) and the slower moving average (blue) is expanding. Downward momentum is accelerating and this would be considered bearish. MACD centerline crossovers occur when the faster moving average crosses the slower moving average
MACD generates bullish signals from three main sources:
Positive divergence
Bullish moving average crossover
Bullish centerline crossover
A positive divergence occurs when MACD begins to advance and the security is still in a downtrend and makes a lower reaction low. MACD can either form as a series of higher lows or a second low that is higher than the previous low. Positive divergences are probably the least common of the three signals, but are usually the most reliable and lead to the biggest moves.
Example: Everytime the MACD started to advance the price went up
A bullish moving average crossover occurs when MACD moves above its 9-day EMA or trigger line. Bullish moving average crossovers are probably the most common signals and as such are the least reliable. If not used in conjunction with other technical analysis tools, these crossovers can lead to whipsaws and many false signals. Moving average crossovers are sometimes used to confirm a positive divergence. The second low or higher low of a positive divergence can be considered valid when it is followed by a bullish moving average crossover.
Sometimes it is prudent to apply a price filter to the moving average crossover in order to ensure that it will hold. An example of a price filter would be to buy if MACD breaks above the 9-day EMA and remains above for three days. The buy signal would then commence at the end of the third day.
Example of MACD crossing the EMA lines here Each time the stock rose in a uptrend
A bullish centerline crossover occurs when MACD moves above the zero line and into positive territory. This is a clear indication that momentum has changed from negative to positive, or from bearish to bullish. After a positive divergence and bullish moving average crossover, the centerline crossover can act as a confirmation signal. Of the three signals, moving average crossover are probably the second most common signals.
Example of MACD crossing 0 line and a MACD crossover + cross 0 line
The opposite is in affect for Bearish signals or sell signals.
Bearish moving average crossover
The most common signal for MACD is the moving average crossover. A bearish moving average crossover occurs when MACD declines below its 9-day EMA. Not only are these signals the most common, but they also produce the most false signals. As such, moving average crossovers should be confirmed with other signals to avoid whipsaws and false readings
Also if the MACD has not crossed the EMA and is going down you can also assume that the MACD crossing the 0 line and going below is also bearish.
Thanks to stockcharts.com
SA
The thing that hurt PS3 was Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
Short term my bet is with WRNW. Sorry, OG
I don't like Kool-aid towards a 52w low. Give it to me nice and strong at the high though.
I'll take it as you expect one of yours to fly?
PKTO SKCI FMLY
Must be SKCI since I think FMLY still has some shares to let loose.
I do believe that since people have started to heavily short pennies that this game has changed. I haven't noticed that trend but I have spoke with several people that short more then they go long.
microcapzone: GOOG, EEE, AMD
I can take the dig. I been here, just lurking.
microcapzone: XTMS, WPRO, EPMO
I demand a recount.
Congrats Cat!!
Holy Cow, Nikki is in jail talking about INTEGRITY
Joe, I seriously hope AXGJ didn't take you out of the game. I don't think hasher is happy about your loss. He isn't the enemy, it is all the scammers who pump and get people to buy this POS as they dump (and the CEO dilutes).
Yikes, does that include DKGR?
Thanks for the laugh bud. Didn't mean to hurt anyones feelings if I left them off the list.
Just thought it was ironic last week you were pushing AXGJ that has been drivin into the ground HARD with a pathetic company and CEO.
Here it seems like XTMS is trying. Has a real company with real products and a CEO that is trying.
Hey, it's Friday and I had two cents left to throw out an observation.
Nice to know I am not the only one bored today.
Post marked Ha Ha
This is ironic, if you want to see dilution go and look at AXGJ.
Market looks blah for a Friday all over to me. Time to mow the yard.
.0016 (5) x .0018 (2)
Looks like SBSH been playing with it today.
What happened to all the cheerleaders?
Just4Fun-
NikkiBaker
and the Gazellezzzzzzzzzz
Sorry to say folks, the Germans are not coming. If they have they need to get fired.
Does this mean I get to keep trading? LOL
Looks like I get to continue and won't have to quit.
Heck 1 year ago pps was .65
If you do a little research you will see that the float was about 5% of what it probably is now. When I first bought this last year float was around 43 mil I believe, two weeks later it was more then double. Transfer Agent was gagged around 100 million. Days of hundred million volume and billion volume with no movement = you can let your mind imagine.
It acts up for me every once in a while and I have to close out all windows and reconnect. Seems to fix it.
Doesn't compute does it BB.
Maybe a little increase of the float?
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