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FXCM 50MA is at 2.18, could see a jump in the next few days if we close above that.
Really this is the Swiss governments fault for pegging the franc to the euro... If the markets were allowed to behave as markets do this would not of occurred. If you're going to unpeg something it should be known in advance and exiting orders should be cancelled with all the brokers.
This guy does a good job of explaining what happened. Is there any chance a class action lawsuit of brokers who lost from this unprecedented move occur?
FastMatch handled $24.3 billion in buy and sell orders in one day, more than double last month’s daily average.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/swiss-francs-leap-lifts-some-fx-brokers-1422223836?mod=yahoo_hs#livefyre-comment
Guess who owns a good share of FastMatch & raked in those profits??? FXCM...
Swiss Franc’s Leap Lifts Some FX Brokers
Even as some foreign-exchange brokers that focus on serving retail customers were getting hammered by the surprise surge in the Swiss franc earlier this month, other firms that deal mostly with big banks, hedge funds and other large clients were handling record amounts of business—and raking in profits.
At New York-based FastMatch Inc., which matches buy and sell orders for banks, high-frequency trading firms and asset managers, the sharp move in the Swiss currency made for the highest-volume day in the history of the three-year-old company.
FastMatch handled $24.3 billion in buy and sell orders in one day, more than double last month’s daily average.
“That day was our most profitable day ever,” said FastMatch Chief Executive Officer Dmitri Galinov.
A similar story played out at other brokers with major institutional clients after the Swiss National Bank ’s decision, announced Jan. 15, to scrap a three-year-old policy capping the value of the franc against the euro. In the minutes following the announcement, the franc leapt by roughly 30% against the euro, a swing of unprecedented magnitude for the two currencies.
At London-based ICAP PLC, the biggest so-called interdealer broker by revenue, volume that day on its EBS currency-trading platform was nearly triple the recent daily average. The platform handled some $300 billion worth of trades, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Interdealer platforms such as ICAP’s don’t take on much market risk but instead stand in the middle of bank and asset-management clients, earning fees as they match orders. For these businesses, profitability is closely linked to trading volume.
London’s LMAX Exchange, another electronic currencies-trading venue that mostly deals with large investors, benefited as customers closed out trades, said LMAX Chief Executive David Mercer.
“We were among the winners of the day,” he said, with volume surging about 40% above the daily norm the day of the announcement, to about $14 billion.
Mr. Mercer said volatility benefits firms like his, because “when you have crisis, people need access to liquidity.”
Elsewhere, KCG Holdings Inc. ’s Jersey City, N.J.-based Hotspot FX electronic-trading platform handled a record $60 billion in trading volume Jan. 15, about double its daily norm, according to a person close to the firm.
In contrast, many firms that help ordinary retail customers trade the currency markets lost out. Losses that might have been manageable were amplified by the use of borrowed money, or leverage, so that entire customer accounts were wiped out, and left with deficits. Firms were left trying to recover losses from clients or absorbing the losses themselves.
Last week, U.S. regulators took further steps to prevent a recurrence of such losses in the event of any future jolts to the currency markets, temporarily restricting the amount of borrowing, or leverage, used by traders by boosting margin requirements.
On Friday, Danish retail brokerage Saxo Bank Group said it expects to book a loss of up to $107 million stemming from the sharp jump in the Swiss franc.
“Clients that lost money can blame us, or they can blame themselves,” Saxo Bank Chief Financial Officer Steen Blaafalk told The Wall Street Journal.
Whats the chance of FXCM getting an agreement for a loan at a more favorable rate then paying back Leucadia thereby refinancing the loan under more favorable term?
The way I would do it if I had $400 million to spare is buy $50 million in FXCM stock, then offer them a $300 million loan @ 12% per annum, pay by Leucadia and wait for the inevitable gains.
Leucadia cannot force the sale of the company for 3 years, plenty of time to pay back the loan.
FXCM also owns 50% of Lucid Markets, one of world’s largest institutional forex market makers.
FXCM has almost 2.3B in assets and is considering selling no core assets to repay loan... leaves 2B in assets and no loan.
Short term target $5
Long term target $10
FXCM to Consider Sale of Noncore Assets to Help Repay Rescue Loan -- Update
DOW JONES & COMPANY, INC. 3:02 PM ET 1/23/2015
Just reloaded $2.50 Feb Calls for $0.30
$2.31-$2.33 is wednesdays close, providing support now.
stopped out...?
Hmm, so FXCM is using some of that extra $75 million to buy Alpari UK... interesting...
FXCM more premarket volume in terms of number shares than SPY...
A break above $2.50 will start a squeeze...
this time s different...
ITKH is working on its fourth straight week of closes above the 200 week moving average. Never before seen.
And the 200 day moving average is now turning up after the recent golden cross. Don't sell too early... This time
VHUB News - 0.016s almost gone.
VHUB News: Vapor Hub International Says New Battery Product Increasing Revenues
SIMI VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Vapor Hub International Inc. (OTCQB: VHUB) is pleased to announce that it has developed another strong revenue producer with its recent launch of the Vamped Vapor Cells, a battery designed for the vaping industry.
"Since its launch in July, this battery, which we believe is one of the best for use in Vaping devices, is proving to be both popular and a strong addition to the innovative Vapor Hub family of products and services," said Kyle Winther, CEO. The battery is used to power the Vaping device.
The Company recently announced revenues of $1.37 million for its quarter ended September 30, 2014 and positive net income for the same quarter.
"Electronics cigarettes are already a multi-billion dollar industry and we are carving out a strong niche in this sector for Vapor Hub," Mr. Winther said.
About the Company
Vapor Hub International Inc. is a California-based company engaged in the development, production and sales of electronic cigarette products, including high quality e-liquids, custom vaporizers, and unique personal vaporizer modifications.
For more information regarding the Company, visit www.vapor-hub.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements," as defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements in this press release which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future.
Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the statements contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our most recent annual report for our last fiscal year, our quarterly reports, and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Contact
Paul Knopick
E & E Communications
940.262.3584
pknopick@eandecommunications.com
To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vapor-hub-international-says-new-battery-product-increasing-revenues-300003913.html
SOURCE Vapor Hub International Inc.
VHUB News: Vapor Hub International Says New Battery Product Increasing Revenues
SIMI VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Vapor Hub International Inc. (OTCQB: VHUB) is pleased to announce that it has developed another strong revenue producer with its recent launch of the Vamped Vapor Cells, a battery designed for the vaping industry.
"Since its launch in July, this battery, which we believe is one of the best for use in Vaping devices, is proving to be both popular and a strong addition to the innovative Vapor Hub family of products and services," said Kyle Winther, CEO. The battery is used to power the Vaping device.
The Company recently announced revenues of $1.37 million for its quarter ended September 30, 2014 and positive net income for the same quarter.
"Electronics cigarettes are already a multi-billion dollar industry and we are carving out a strong niche in this sector for Vapor Hub," Mr. Winther said.
About the Company
Vapor Hub International Inc. is a California-based company engaged in the development, production and sales of electronic cigarette products, including high quality e-liquids, custom vaporizers, and unique personal vaporizer modifications.
For more information regarding the Company, visit www.vapor-hub.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements," as defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements in this press release which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future.
Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the statements contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our most recent annual report for our last fiscal year, our quarterly reports, and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Contact
Paul Knopick
E & E Communications
940.262.3584
pknopick@eandecommunications.com
To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vapor-hub-international-says-new-battery-product-increasing-revenues-300003913.html
SOURCE Vapor Hub International Inc.
VHUB VaporHub - $1.37M-Revs. $628k-GrossProfit $44k-NetIncome.
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VHUB VaporHub - $1.37M-Revs. $628k-GrossProfit $44k-NetIncome.
http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=108356917
Reduced Costs = More Net Profit. Higher EPS.
News: iTeknik Holding Corporation Posts a 1Q FY 2015 Profit with Sales of more than $2 Million
COMMERCE, Mich., Nov. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- iTeknik Holding Corporation (Other OTC:ITKH), a leader in the telecommunications industry through its Send Global subsidiary, has posted its first quarter, FY 2015 financial results. Sales for the first three months of fiscal year 2015, ending September 30, 2014, were $ 2,094,705. Gross profit was $257,625 with net income of $19,774.
Fredrick W. Wicks, Chairman and CEO of iTeknik Holding Corporation, stated, "We are pleased that we returned to profitability this quarter. We continue to progress in a project that will allow Send Global to offer several new products for consumers. We expect to complete the launch of these products during the third quarter of our fiscal year. In addition to providing new products, this project will result in major technical improvements that will reduce our costs and improve our quality. In addition to these operational improvements, we are continuing discussions with third parties to evaluate potential mergers and acquisitions."
The complete FY 2015 First Quarter Report and Continuing Disclosure Update can be viewed at: http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/ITKH/filings
iTeknik Holding Corporation (OTC Pink:ITKH) is classified as "Current Information" and trades on the OTC Pink tier of the OTC Market. For quotes and market information on the company, visit http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/ITKH/company-info.
APRE, unprecedented merger, people in the know are buying.
APRE - 23.5M share Float - Merger w/CSS Alliance has signed an agreement to manage PASS BOX GLOBAL's manufacturing of their Portable Aggregate Supply System on a multi-year basis.
The projected target for these devices is to put out over 100,000 units.
http://ih.advfn.com/p.php?pid=nmona&article=64348962&symbol=APRE
Manufacture 100,000 of these at a price of $65,000 per unit... $650M
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Company currently has a less than a $0.5M market cap.
APRE, unprecedented merger, people in the know are buying.
APRE - 23.5M share Float - Merger w/CSS Alliance has signed an agreement to manage PASS BOX GLOBAL's manufacturing of their Portable Aggregate Supply System on a multi-year basis.
The projected target for these devices is to put out over 100,000 units.
http://ih.advfn.com/p.php?pid=nmona&article=64348962&symbol=APRE
Manufacture 100,000 of these at a price of $65,000 per unit... $650M
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Company currently has a less than a $0.5M market cap.
Awesome day for APRE today! Looking forward to the future!
APRE, unprecedented merger, people in the know are buying.
APRE - 23.5M share Float - Merger w/CSS Alliance has signed an agreement to manage PASS BOX GLOBAL's manufacturing of their Portable Aggregate Supply System on a multi-year basis.
The projected target for these devices is to put out over 100,000 units.
http://ih.advfn.com/p.php?pid=nmona&article=64348962&symbol=APRE
Manufacture 100,000 of these at a price of $65,000 per unit... $650M
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Company currently has a less than a $0.5M market cap.