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"I believe OCNF is now a must buy given the current stock price of $1.07 which doesn't reflect the $115 million revenue that is already secured for 2010."]]> Sat, 05 Dec 2009 21:36:33 -0500

"I believe OCNF is now a must buy given the current stock price of $1.07 which doesn't reflect the $115 million revenue that is already secured for 2010."]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/175438-59-billion-dubai-debt-default-could-have-much-wider-implications?source=feed#comment-780909 780909

On Nov 26 09:10 PM Maha Lesch wrote:

> Over all Dubai GDP was 37 billion in 2005, at 15% growth this would
> be around 55 million by 2008. Now 16% of that number comes from real
> estate developments. that is around 9 billion. I am puzzled where
> the 50-80 billion numbers came from. Dubai income from its "little"
> oil alone is 2 billion/day. I see no fear of a default. What I see
> is probably a tactical move that was overblown out of proportions.
> Markets hate uncertainty, once more clarity is available into this
> situation, markets will surge on the same "bad" news it declined.]]> Sat, 28 Nov 2009 19:27:16 -0500

On Nov 26 09:10 PM Maha Lesch wrote:

> Over all Dubai GDP was 37 billion in 2005, at 15% growth this would
> be around 55 million by 2008. Now 16% of that number comes from real
> estate developments. that is around 9 billion. I am puzzled where
> the 50-80 billion numbers came from. Dubai income from its "little"
> oil alone is 2 billion/day. I see no fear of a default. What I see
> is probably a tactical move that was overblown out of proportions.
> Markets hate uncertainty, once more clarity is available into this
> situation, markets will surge on the same "bad" news it declined.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/173359-buy-shares-of-imaging3-in-anticipation-of-future-fda-approval?source=feed#comment-764247 764247
whats the logic in that statement???]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:31:33 -0500
whats the logic in that statement???]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/173359-buy-shares-of-imaging3-in-anticipation-of-future-fda-approval?source=feed#comment-764236 764236

On Nov 16 05:59 PM Don-n-ABQ wrote:

> If you listen to anybody who uses Yahoo! Finance (or Google Finance,
> AOL Finance, etc., etc.,) to get data from, well, they are either
> trying to spin something or their due-diligence is not worth listening
> too.
>
> I can look at almost any stock on these services, especially small
> and mid-caps, and find an error within about 10 minutes or less.
> Many of them get their data dump from the same vendors, like Reuters,
> so if the data service provider (DSP) enters the wrong number (hasn't
> updated) it is wrong on many of these services.
>
> This statement says it all:
>
> "I usually do not buy penny stocks due to their vulnerability to
> manipulation etc."
>
> Sounds like somebody is trying to sell their position doesn't it?
>
>
> If you people are willing to buy on this, have I got a deal for you...]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:24:02 -0500

On Nov 16 05:59 PM Don-n-ABQ wrote:

> If you listen to anybody who uses Yahoo! Finance (or Google Finance,
> AOL Finance, etc., etc.,) to get data from, well, they are either
> trying to spin something or their due-diligence is not worth listening
> too.
>
> I can look at almost any stock on these services, especially small
> and mid-caps, and find an error within about 10 minutes or less.
> Many of them get their data dump from the same vendors, like Reuters,
> so if the data service provider (DSP) enters the wrong number (hasn't
> updated) it is wrong on many of these services.
>
> This statement says it all:
>
> "I usually do not buy penny stocks due to their vulnerability to
> manipulation etc."
>
> Sounds like somebody is trying to sell their position doesn't it?
>
>
> If you people are willing to buy on this, have I got a deal for you...]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/170485-utilities-get-dividends-paid-in-euros?source=feed#comment-760446 760446

On Nov 03 01:23 AM THofler wrote:

> To Gaucho's point,
>
> My French Total (TOT) gets hit with a 15% div. withholding tax.
> In an IRA this is lost, but if it were being held in a taxable account,
> I can declare the withholding on my tax return and get it fully refunded.
>
>
> My Italian ENI (E) gets hit with a 35% withholding tax. If the total
> foreign withholding taxes I declare on my return is less than a few
> thousand dollars, then I get a full refund. If I have a much larger
> withholding to declare then I only get refunded at the 15% level.
>
>
> So Total's withholding is good (fully refunded) if I'm a rich guy,
> but ENI's is not.
>
> I believe that neither the U.K. nor Brazil has any withholding tax.
>
>
> Does anyone know the story with Germany's withholding tax??]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:55:57 -0500

On Nov 03 01:23 AM THofler wrote:

> To Gaucho's point,
>
> My French Total (TOT) gets hit with a 15% div. withholding tax.
> In an IRA this is lost, but if it were being held in a taxable account,
> I can declare the withholding on my tax return and get it fully refunded.
>
>
> My Italian ENI (E) gets hit with a 35% withholding tax. If the total
> foreign withholding taxes I declare on my return is less than a few
> thousand dollars, then I get a full refund. If I have a much larger
> withholding to declare then I only get refunded at the 15% level.
>
>
> So Total's withholding is good (fully refunded) if I'm a rich guy,
> but ENI's is not.
>
> I believe that neither the U.K. nor Brazil has any withholding tax.
>
>
> Does anyone know the story with Germany's withholding tax??]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/152282-will-dollar-general-s-ipo-succeed?source=feed#comment-760229 760229
thnx!


On Jul 30 10:52 AM Brad Castro wrote:

> I agree with Egg - it's ridiculous to even consider an IPO like this.
> For the most part, private equity doesn't improve the businesses
> they take private - they just saddle them with a ton of debt which
> is then used to pay the private equity firm's fees for the taking
> them private.
>
> You know a business is truly valuable when it goes private and stays
> private - and isn't drowning with debt in the process. Whether it's
> flipping houses or flipping businesses, buyer beware.
>
> Capitalism at its best creates value. This isn't an example of that.
> On the contrary, this is an example of the opposite - wealth for
> a few through the process of eliminating value.
>
> Shameful . . .]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:45:44 -0500
thnx!


On Jul 30 10:52 AM Brad Castro wrote:

> I agree with Egg - it's ridiculous to even consider an IPO like this.
> For the most part, private equity doesn't improve the businesses
> they take private - they just saddle them with a ton of debt which
> is then used to pay the private equity firm's fees for the taking
> them private.
>
> You know a business is truly valuable when it goes private and stays
> private - and isn't drowning with debt in the process. Whether it's
> flipping houses or flipping businesses, buyer beware.
>
> Capitalism at its best creates value. This isn't an example of that.
> On the contrary, this is an example of the opposite - wealth for
> a few through the process of eliminating value.
>
> Shameful . . .]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/170483-bank-of-america-ready-to-de-tarp?source=feed#comment-743072 743072
Thnx!


On Nov 03 08:43 AM JudeJin wrote:

> please bac don't de-tarp. if bac cuts its ties with the government,
> who's gonna bail it out twice?]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:01:04 -0500
Thnx!


On Nov 03 08:43 AM JudeJin wrote:

> please bac don't de-tarp. if bac cuts its ties with the government,
> who's gonna bail it out twice?]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/170483-bank-of-america-ready-to-de-tarp?source=feed#comment-743069 743069

On Nov 02 08:34 AM atavist.avatar wrote:

> The author need to think more and write less.]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

On Nov 02 08:34 AM atavist.avatar wrote:

> The author need to think more and write less.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/169468-with-u-s-economy-still-on-the-ropes-where-are-the-banks?source=feed#comment-743061 743061
Thnx!


On Oct 28 01:19 PM greedcanbgood wrote:

> What a complete bunch of hogwash. Let’s see, first of all not ALL
> banks required assistance and yet it was forced down their throats
> and then followed up with a bunch of ex post facto rules. Second,
> do more homework. Consumer and business appetite for credit is at
> an all time low. Third, financial institutions have taken a serious
> beating for assuming too much risk (including lending risk) and yet
> now, here you (and congress) decry their unwillingness to lend.
> It's like the master who beats his dog when he feeds it and then
> wonders why the dog is reluctant to eat. Fourth, pending legislation
> may place de facto price controls on some consumer credit and fee
> income streams for banks without regard to the ramifications to the
> financial services industry. Clearly, they are trying to be prudent
> with cash in preparation for the coming storm.]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:51:11 -0500
Thnx!


On Oct 28 01:19 PM greedcanbgood wrote:

> What a complete bunch of hogwash. Let’s see, first of all not ALL
> banks required assistance and yet it was forced down their throats
> and then followed up with a bunch of ex post facto rules. Second,
> do more homework. Consumer and business appetite for credit is at
> an all time low. Third, financial institutions have taken a serious
> beating for assuming too much risk (including lending risk) and yet
> now, here you (and congress) decry their unwillingness to lend.
> It's like the master who beats his dog when he feeds it and then
> wonders why the dog is reluctant to eat. Fourth, pending legislation
> may place de facto price controls on some consumer credit and fee
> income streams for banks without regard to the ramifications to the
> financial services industry. Clearly, they are trying to be prudent
> with cash in preparation for the coming storm.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/116158-which-way-are-shipping-stocks-headed?source=feed#comment-363969 363969

I think the shipping stocks do have a connection to the Baltic, it just takes longer for the individual stocks to catch up to the index.




On Jan 23 06:26 AM ROLEX18K wrote:

> The shipping stocks have no connection to Baltic Index, why?
> As all stocks in any idustry have connection to the markets in general,
> even BRK.A and BRK.B are following the SP 500 and other indexes down,
> where best companies are crashing, what can be expected of weak positioned
> firms where capital is so hard to get even for blue chip companies.
>
> I expect shipping and transportation stocks to perform as the big
> markets, if markets will continue downward in 2009 same will be with
> all stocks.]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:10:16 -0500

I think the shipping stocks do have a connection to the Baltic, it just takes longer for the individual stocks to catch up to the index.




On Jan 23 06:26 AM ROLEX18K wrote:

> The shipping stocks have no connection to Baltic Index, why?
> As all stocks in any idustry have connection to the markets in general,
> even BRK.A and BRK.B are following the SP 500 and other indexes down,
> where best companies are crashing, what can be expected of weak positioned
> firms where capital is so hard to get even for blue chip companies.
>
> I expect shipping and transportation stocks to perform as the big
> markets, if markets will continue downward in 2009 same will be with
> all stocks.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/114283-fed-up-with-sirius-childish-customers?source=feed#comment-353020 353020 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:57:04 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/110651-major-league-baseball-hits-sirius-xm?source=feed#comment-330140 330140
but how the heck did you find this out? was this publicized, even if in their quarterly statement or something?]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:02:00 -0500
but how the heck did you find this out? was this publicized, even if in their quarterly statement or something?]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/109119-five-positive-points-on-sirius-is-the-street-listening?source=feed#comment-320540 320540 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:58:54 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/108349-tanker-stocks-frontline-slashes-dividend?source=feed#comment-317281 317281 biz.yahoo.com/iw/08112...), they say: "Teekay Tankers intends to distribute on a quarterly basis all of its cash available for distribution, subject to any reserves established by its board of directors".

Isn't a 100% payout ratio dangerous for the longevity of a dividend??

Thnx!]]> Sat, 29 Nov 2008 20:42:30 -0500 biz.yahoo.com/iw/08112...), they say: "Teekay Tankers intends to distribute on a quarterly basis all of its cash available for distribution, subject to any reserves established by its board of directors".

Isn't a 100% payout ratio dangerous for the longevity of a dividend??

Thnx!]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/108349-tanker-stocks-frontline-slashes-dividend?source=feed#comment-317279 317279
Can someone shed some light on this for me? They're paying the dividend on Dec. 10. Once they have publicly committed to a dividend, can they still cancel it??




On Nov 28 12:05 PM paultaut wrote:

> I do not own any of the aforementioned companies but do own TNK which
> increased its payout from .90 to $1.07 for the 3rd quarter.
>
> I expect this payout to decrease by 2/3rds next quarter but that
> will still be more than adequate by my standards of a 10% return
> after taxes. I hope to see it drop back down to its lows when I plan
> on finishing my accumulation, maybe in January, early Feb. of 09
> when expectations will be very low again. Their fleet is very young,
> modern and nimble and their parent is TK.
>
> IMHO]]> Sat, 29 Nov 2008 20:38:08 -0500
Can someone shed some light on this for me? They're paying the dividend on Dec. 10. Once they have publicly committed to a dividend, can they still cancel it??




On Nov 28 12:05 PM paultaut wrote:

> I do not own any of the aforementioned companies but do own TNK which
> increased its payout from .90 to $1.07 for the 3rd quarter.
>
> I expect this payout to decrease by 2/3rds next quarter but that
> will still be more than adequate by my standards of a 10% return
> after taxes. I hope to see it drop back down to its lows when I plan
> on finishing my accumulation, maybe in January, early Feb. of 09
> when expectations will be very low again. Their fleet is very young,
> modern and nimble and their parent is TK.
>
> IMHO]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/107452-sirius-investors-face-difficult-decisions-it-all-boils-down-to-faith?source=feed#comment-313380 313380
But for $240, it's a gamble with good rewards, *only* if $240 is a very small part of your portfolio. If this is your total monthly savings, rather buy a more established stock than a roller coaster like SIRI.



On Nov 24 01:23 AM Agatha wrote:

> Would it be foolish or naive to buy 2,000 shares at .14 a share and
> hope that within several years the stock might reach $5.00? That,
> in inselft, would be a great profit? Just curious.....it would only
> be a $280.00 investment. Would appreciate anyone's comments. Thanks!]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:14:29 -0500
But for $240, it's a gamble with good rewards, *only* if $240 is a very small part of your portfolio. If this is your total monthly savings, rather buy a more established stock than a roller coaster like SIRI.



On Nov 24 01:23 AM Agatha wrote:

> Would it be foolish or naive to buy 2,000 shares at .14 a share and
> hope that within several years the stock might reach $5.00? That,
> in inselft, would be a great profit? Just curious.....it would only
> be a $280.00 investment. Would appreciate anyone's comments. Thanks!]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/107452-sirius-investors-face-difficult-decisions-it-all-boils-down-to-faith?source=feed#comment-313122 313122
I'm unclear about one thing: Mel said not so long ago that he hopes it doesn't come down to him lending the company the money to pay back Feb's debt.

Does this mean he would realistically consider it??



In addition, I don't get this:

The board wants to dilute shares, yet at the same time have a reverse split? How the heck does that work? Doesn't one cancel the other out??]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:08:30 -0500
I'm unclear about one thing: Mel said not so long ago that he hopes it doesn't come down to him lending the company the money to pay back Feb's debt.

Does this mean he would realistically consider it??



In addition, I don't get this:

The board wants to dilute shares, yet at the same time have a reverse split? How the heck does that work? Doesn't one cancel the other out??]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/99579-five-best-and-worst-global-financial-stocks-ytd?source=feed#comment-306882 306882
4 out of the 5 worst performers were from the UK!

Should this tell us something? Or is this just a great time to buy them?]]> Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:03:39 -0500
4 out of the 5 worst performers were from the UK!

Should this tell us something? Or is this just a great time to buy them?]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/104889-insights-from-a-derivatives-salesman?source=feed#comment-301661 301661
You cannot physically buy, sell or trade, or take possession of a company either.





On Nov 09 07:20 AM vbierschwale wrote:

> Why do we allow trading in derivatives at all, except for greed ?

>
>
> In my opinion, if you are trading in a product that you cannot physically
> buy, sell or trade and take possession of, then you are trading in
> something that is worthless except to the one making money and to
> me any type of derivative does nothing to better our country and
> only seems to be designed to fleece the sheep out of their money,
> so my question is why do we allow derivatives to be traded at all
> and the only answer I can come up with is greed.
>
> Virgil
> www.KeepAmericaAtWork....]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:52:35 -0500
You cannot physically buy, sell or trade, or take possession of a company either.





On Nov 09 07:20 AM vbierschwale wrote:

> Why do we allow trading in derivatives at all, except for greed ?

>
>
> In my opinion, if you are trading in a product that you cannot physically
> buy, sell or trade and take possession of, then you are trading in
> something that is worthless except to the one making money and to
> me any type of derivative does nothing to better our country and
> only seems to be designed to fleece the sheep out of their money,
> so my question is why do we allow derivatives to be traded at all
> and the only answer I can come up with is greed.
>
> Virgil
> www.KeepAmericaAtWork....]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/95522-how-will-sirius-xm-refinance-its-debt-now?source=feed#comment-300801 300801
Mel Kamazin stated at the Merrill Lynch 2008 Media Fall Preview that he hopes it doesn't come down to him lending the company money.

Does that mean he would be prepared to do that??

If yes, then at least worst case scenario he himself will finance the company to pay back it's debt in February.

So then what is there to worry about with regards to their Feb repayment?
]]> Sat, 08 Nov 2008 14:25:07 -0500
Mel Kamazin stated at the Merrill Lynch 2008 Media Fall Preview that he hopes it doesn't come down to him lending the company money.

Does that mean he would be prepared to do that??

If yes, then at least worst case scenario he himself will finance the company to pay back it's debt in February.

So then what is there to worry about with regards to their Feb repayment?
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/103456-10-high-cash-high-yield-no-debt-stocks?source=feed#comment-300768 300768
What am I missing here? I did not see any Reverse splits on the historical data in Yahoo Finance, so what's going on here?]]> Sat, 08 Nov 2008 13:28:51 -0500
What am I missing here? I did not see any Reverse splits on the historical data in Yahoo Finance, so what's going on here?]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/104643-seven-highest-yielding-stocks-going-ex-dividend-in-november?source=feed#comment-299896 299896
If a stock is going ex-dividend soon, has the company already declared that they will pay $x for the forthcoming payment?

Is the dividend guaranteed for the forthcoming payment, or can management still cut it?]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:13:25 -0500
If a stock is going ex-dividend soon, has the company already declared that they will pay $x for the forthcoming payment?

Is the dividend guaranteed for the forthcoming payment, or can management still cut it?]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/78972-avoid-investment-scams-and-bad-advice?source=feed#comment-276373 276373

GTX Corp develops miniaturized Global Positioning Service (GPS) satellite tracking and location-transmitting technology devices for integration into branded licensee consumer products. The company’s Personal Location Services (PLS) platform consists of a matchbook-sized, location-reporting module that utilizes GTX Corp’s “always-on” Assisted-GPS tracking capabilities. At the convergence of technology, media and telecommunications - the TMT sector of the telecom industry - GTX Corp continues its efforts to advance GPS technology as it defines the PLS space. The gpVector™ system uses cellular transmission provided by our wireless carrier partner, AT&T, to deliver real-time geographic coordinates, rendered on Google Maps, to subscribers via secure internet connections. GTX Corp has more than six years in research and development, strategic partnerships, and an ongoing program of intellectual property protection. GTX Corp melds technology and form factor seamlessly to deliver the right solution to specific markets. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with an R&D facility in Palo Alto ]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:07:47 -0400

GTX Corp develops miniaturized Global Positioning Service (GPS) satellite tracking and location-transmitting technology devices for integration into branded licensee consumer products. The company’s Personal Location Services (PLS) platform consists of a matchbook-sized, location-reporting module that utilizes GTX Corp’s “always-on” Assisted-GPS tracking capabilities. At the convergence of technology, media and telecommunications - the TMT sector of the telecom industry - GTX Corp continues its efforts to advance GPS technology as it defines the PLS space. The gpVector™ system uses cellular transmission provided by our wireless carrier partner, AT&T, to deliver real-time geographic coordinates, rendered on Google Maps, to subscribers via secure internet connections. GTX Corp has more than six years in research and development, strategic partnerships, and an ongoing program of intellectual property protection. GTX Corp melds technology and form factor seamlessly to deliver the right solution to specific markets. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with an R&D facility in Palo Alto ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/78972-avoid-investment-scams-and-bad-advice?source=feed#comment-276372 276372
I receive no spam, get about 1-2 emails per month, with interesting and relevant write ups (granted, by the company). From the company newsletters I receive, it seems the company is slowly but surely increasing revenue and client base.

I haven't checked out their financials, nor do I own any shares (yet), but I think it is a company worth checking, albeit extremely closely, which I will do soon.]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:06:58 -0400
I receive no spam, get about 1-2 emails per month, with interesting and relevant write ups (granted, by the company). From the company newsletters I receive, it seems the company is slowly but surely increasing revenue and client base.

I haven't checked out their financials, nor do I own any shares (yet), but I think it is a company worth checking, albeit extremely closely, which I will do soon.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/78972-avoid-investment-scams-and-bad-advice?source=feed#comment-276369 276369
I receive no spam, get about 1-2 emails per month, with interesting and relevant write ups (granted, by the company). From the company newsletters I receive, it seems the company is slowly but surely increasing revenue and client base.

I haven't checked out their financials, nor do I own any shares (yet), but I think it is a company worth checking, albeit extremely closely, which I will do soon.]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:01:12 -0400
I receive no spam, get about 1-2 emails per month, with interesting and relevant write ups (granted, by the company). From the company newsletters I receive, it seems the company is slowly but surely increasing revenue and client base.

I haven't checked out their financials, nor do I own any shares (yet), but I think it is a company worth checking, albeit extremely closely, which I will do soon.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/98631-eight-stocks-going-ex-dividend-in-october?source=feed#comment-275469 275469
What's ur opinion on the long-term dividend stability and the solidity of it's financials long-term? ]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:18:54 -0400
What's ur opinion on the long-term dividend stability and the solidity of it's financials long-term? ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/98631-eight-stocks-going-ex-dividend-in-october?source=feed#comment-275404 275404
Not concerned about the short term volatility.

Do you own HTE?

What's ur opinion on the dividend and the solidity of it's financials long-term?]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:42:26 -0400
Not concerned about the short term volatility.

Do you own HTE?

What's ur opinion on the dividend and the solidity of it's financials long-term?]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/98631-eight-stocks-going-ex-dividend-in-october?source=feed#comment-275020 275020
Not concerned about the short term volatility.

Do you own HTE?

What's ur opinion on the dividend and the solidity of it's financials long-term?]]> Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:58:21 -0400
Not concerned about the short term volatility.

Do you own HTE?

What's ur opinion on the dividend and the solidity of it's financials long-term?]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/98631-eight-stocks-going-ex-dividend-in-october?source=feed#comment-274650 274650
So what gives?
]]> Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:33:52 -0400
So what gives?
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/95183-wake-up-copper-consuming-dragon?source=feed#comment-271077 271077
When looking at the World Wide Copper Supply and Demand chart, it shows "Usage" at 7700 tons, and "Production" at 7550.

So how can you state that there is a surplus?? Production is 150 below usage!]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:07:13 -0400
When looking at the World Wide Copper Supply and Demand chart, it shows "Usage" at 7700 tons, and "Production" at 7550.

So how can you state that there is a surplus?? Production is 150 below usage!]]>