Stocks - Page 2

eazyb81 · 03-13-2008, 07:53 PM

We have threads about every other topic, so why not one on stocks? I'm sure there are others on here who dabble in the market, although it's been beaten down pretty hard the past few weeks/months.

What stocks have caught your attention lately?

For me, I've become intrigued by Blockbuster (BBI) since they released their impressive 4th quarter earnings. I think they are a much better value than Netlflix and the positive report is even more impressive considering they paid down 5% of their outstanding debt and closed 500+ underperforming stores. That said, there's still risk involved in any stock trading around 3 bucks.

**Rausch** · 03-13-2008, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by xbarretx

id Concur, netflix seems to have the edge and there brand recognition is more apparent today than BB IMHO. i mena how often do you ever see a blockbuster add? you cant go three URL's on the web without seeing a netflix add

It's always easier to come up with a new business model than to find the perfect tweak for a failing one...

Logical · 03-13-2008, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by xbarretx

for reasons i wont get into i will suggest LM (legg Mason)

only thing i will say is that its near 52 week lows...check there books..set for growth big time....

Thanks for the tip, I am definitely looking at it.

**sd4chiefs** · 03-13-2008, 10:27 PM

http://moneycentral.msn.com/detail/s...e?symbol=fsenx

I bought this 3 years ago and I double my investment. You will never complain about paying out the a$$ for gas again.

KCChiefsMan · 03-13-2008, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Seahawk

My broker told me JDS Uniphase is THE stock you want. Unfortunately that was in 2000 when it was nearly 90 bucks.. now (if it's even trading anymore) it's less than $1

I think rain man made the same mistake as me IIRC . Oh well you win some you lose some.. I'm still waiting to win some however..

Amcol looks very good to me though..

I hate brokers, mine screwed me over a few times. In 1998 he talked me into buying Microsoft and I sold that at a loss last year, only 1 dividend the entire time. He talked me out of a stock that would have made me some good money too. ED Jones can kiss my butt

ChiefaRoo · 03-13-2008, 11:54 PM

Bank of America - It's one of the few banks who haven't lost money in any quarter during the downturn but their price is in the mid 30's. They don't have a lot of bad paper and they pay a .64cents per share dividend.

**Rausch** · 03-14-2008, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Ill-Logical

Thanks for the tip, I am definitely looking at it.

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Logical · 03-14-2008, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

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Fairplay · 03-14-2008, 04:00 AM

Last week, March 6th, the American Cancer society released this article, intentionally after the market had closed.
http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/tic...58&Symbol=EXAS

Ok, maybe not the most glamorous stock pick, but we want to make money, right?

I checked out the price of the stock it was talking about EXAS and it was around 2.00 a share. Cheap for any and all. I could see the money on this one going up the following day after this news.

The next day it was over 3.50. 150 percent in one day. Hey thats not bad. This stock to me is just a hit and run. Make your money then get out.

Theres money to be made out there, you just have to be careful these days.

cookster50 · 03-14-2008, 05:26 AM

Lending-club or one of those types of sites looks a lot more enticing than this stock market. As for tips, can't believe no one has said this, buy low sell high! Glad I could get that one in.

**Buehler445** · 03-14-2008, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by elvomito

might be a good time to get some chipotle stock
gold stocks appear to be moving steadily upward
i think i'll get into the commodities market soon, lots of learning to do

Commodities may be where it is at. This summer, wheat was at 4.50, and late last month it was above 14. Too bad I sold mine @ 4.50.

I've heard a few places suggest that when the market stalls, certain commodities can really cash in for you. But trading them is a whole new ballgame.

jidar · 03-14-2008, 06:45 AM

is anybody making money right now?
I guess just the day traders who get lucky with a pick, but that's about betting on dice these days. My heavily diversified and balanced portfolio is down -6% this year.

Stewie · 03-14-2008, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Ill-Logical

For fast growth these commodity stock/mutual funds look positive:

KGC
AEM
TGLDX

For long term steady and relatively safe growth I recommend the following diversified Mutual fund

PRPFX

I own Kinross since they bought out a gold miner I owned a couple of years ago. It's had a very nice run and I'm looking for more.

If someone wants a pure commodity play I'd suggest an ETF for whatever you're interested in. One ETF for a play on gold is GLD. It tracks the price of gold and is very liquid. There are agriculture ETFs for a play on the rising prices on of a mix of grains. Do some research and invest in something you know about (maybe the industry you work in).

Fairplay · 03-14-2008, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jidar

is anybody making money right now?

I think everyone is taking a hit right now. I have some gold and silver mining stocks that have doubled since this time last year. And still going steady.

But the mutual funds are all down. Best advise is be diversified.

Im thinking of taking a couple of my mutual funds and selling them. Keep the money in reserve, until the economic outlook is better. Yesterday in the news most of the economists agree we are heading into a recession (newsflash)

, . Any opinions on if i should or shouldn't do that?

Fairplay · 03-14-2008, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Stewie

I own Kinross since they bought out a gold miner I owned a couple of years ago. It's had a very nice run and I'm looking for more.

Thats a good pick also. I looked into that one but stuck with GG. Can't go wrong with either.

xbarretx · 03-14-2008, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

So we have hats in the ring for either statistical convergence or insider trading.

Both are solid arguments...

i work for Sprint

all i mean is i pass the word along when one blows my way

03-13-2008, 07:53 PM
eazyb81 The Illuminati Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: the road less traveled Casino cash: $9984900	Stocks We have threads about every other topic, so why not one on stocks? I'm sure there are others on here who dabble in the market, although it's been beaten down pretty hard the past few weeks/months. What stocks have caught your attention lately? For me, I've become intrigued by Blockbuster (BBI) since they released their impressive 4th quarter earnings. I think they are a much better value than Netlflix and the positive report is even more impressive considering they paid down 5% of their outstanding debt and closed 500+ underperforming stores. That said, there's still risk involved in any stock trading around 3 bucks.
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03-13-2008, 10:27 PM	#18
sd4chiefs error 404 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Bizarro World Casino cash: $8650445	http://moneycentral.msn.com/detail/s...e?symbol=fsenx I bought this 3 years ago and I double my investment. You will never complain about paying out the a$$ for gas again. __________________ “It's Easier to Fool People Than It Is to Convince Them That They Have Been Fooled.” – Mark Twain.
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03-13-2008, 11:54 PM	#20
ChiefaRoo MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Austin,TX Casino cash: $3927505	Bank of America - It's one of the few banks who haven't lost money in any quarter during the downturn but their price is in the mid 30's. They don't have a lot of bad paper and they pay a .64cents per share dividend.
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03-14-2008, 04:00 AM	#23
Fairplay A certain set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: texas Casino cash: $10026683 VARSITY	Last week, March 6th, the American Cancer society released this article, intentionally after the market had closed. http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/tic...58&Symbol=EXAS Ok, maybe not the most glamorous stock pick, but we want to make money, right? I checked out the price of the stock it was talking about EXAS and it was around 2.00 a share. Cheap for any and all. I could see the money on this one going up the following day after this news. The next day it was over 3.50. 150 percent in one day. Hey thats not bad. This stock to me is just a hit and run. Make your money then get out. Theres money to be made out there, you just have to be careful these days.
Posts: 25,265

03-14-2008, 05:26 AM	#24
cookster50 Supreme Commander of My House Join Date: Apr 2004 Casino cash: $-36378	Lending-club or one of those types of sites looks a lot more enticing than this stock market. As for tips, can't believe no one has said this, buy low sell high! Glad I could get that one in.
Posts: 3,445

03-14-2008, 06:45 AM	#26
jidar MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: a Casino cash: $10004900	is anybody making money right now? I guess just the day traders who get lucky with a pick, but that's about betting on dice these days. My heavily diversified and balanced portfolio is down -6% this year.
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