pavlov's Comments RSS Syndication from SeekingAlpha.com http://seekingalpha.comuser/80863/comments http://seekingalpha.com/article/86179-market-likely-to-continue-to-head-lower?source=feed#comment-212675 212675 I just lost a king's ransom when the Fed changed the rules of the game: I have August puts in 7 of the 17 banks where Bush said that you couldn't short them anymore for 30 days.
The rules CAN and WILL be changed to suit longs so don't bet on the market going lower anytime in the future...regardless of logic.
]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:44:38 -0400 I just lost a king's ransom when the Fed changed the rules of the game: I have August puts in 7 of the 17 banks where Bush said that you couldn't short them anymore for 30 days.
The rules CAN and WILL be changed to suit longs so don't bet on the market going lower anytime in the future...regardless of logic.
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/85873-short-sales-sec-turns-back-the-clock-to-1931?source=feed#comment-210943 210943 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:35:33 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/85906-banks-is-this-the-biggest-bear-squeeze-in-history?source=feed#comment-210927 210927 The free-market system is now TOAST!!!]]> Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:16:12 -0400 The free-market system is now TOAST!!!]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/80579-lehman-oh-brother?source=feed#comment-182681 182681 You cannot leak out information!
Buying back their own stock just before a financing!
JAIL is too good for them!]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:38:44 -0400 You cannot leak out information!
Buying back their own stock just before a financing!
JAIL is too good for them!]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/75520-dilution-infusion-and-collusion-push-stocks-higher?source=feed#comment-162844 162844 The Fed is going to exchange everything for t-bills which are backed up by a bankrupted Government with a fantastic printing press. I'm living in Chile already. I live by the river...]]> Tue, 06 May 2008 15:16:27 -0400 The Fed is going to exchange everything for t-bills which are backed up by a bankrupted Government with a fantastic printing press. I'm living in Chile already. I live by the river...]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/69779-is-the-market-really-all-good?source=feed#comment-131210 131210 Watch for others.
The stupidist thing ever done recently was to do
away with the uptick rule on shorting.
Remember history and the bear runs in the last depression.
Deja Vu!!!]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:50:40 -0400 Watch for others.
The stupidist thing ever done recently was to do
away with the uptick rule on shorting.
Remember history and the bear runs in the last depression.
Deja Vu!!!]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/68445-determining-assured-guaranty-s-true-value?source=feed#comment-127256 127256 Feel a little uncomfortable from your own urine and feces?
Too bad!
Suck it up!
Take the pain!]]> Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:20:18 -0400 Feel a little uncomfortable from your own urine and feces?
Too bad!
Suck it up!
Take the pain!]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/64930-bank-on-wells-fargo-barron-s?source=feed#comment-116968 116968 There are simply lying when they aren't taking any write-downs!
They held 13% of the market in 2006.
The truth will emerge...trust you me...]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:44:23 -0500 There are simply lying when they aren't taking any write-downs!
They held 13% of the market in 2006.
The truth will emerge...trust you me...]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/45949-nokia-trades-higher-on-new-phones-and-ovi-internet-service-launch-plans?source=feed#comment-94791 94791
neonode.com]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2007 11:54:43 -0400
neonode.com]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/45485-iphone-s-carrier-competitors-verizon?source=feed#comment-94518 94518
neonode.com

NEON-NASDAQ


DO NOT IGNORE NEONODE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!]]> Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:21:24 -0400
neonode.com

NEON-NASDAQ


DO NOT IGNORE NEONODE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/45531-why-is-sprint-nextel-focusing-on-wimax?source=feed#comment-94517 94517
neonode.com

NEON-NASDAQ


Pounding my fists now!!!]]> Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:20:24 -0400
neonode.com

NEON-NASDAQ


Pounding my fists now!!!]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/45560-here-comes-the-iphone-tax-for-european-carriers?source=feed#comment-94516 94516
neonode.com

NEON-NASDAQ]]> Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:18:37 -0400
neonode.com

NEON-NASDAQ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/45553-nokia-grabs-more-market-share-from-motorola?source=feed#comment-94515 94515
neonode.com

NEON-NASDAQ]]> Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:16:35 -0400
neonode.com

NEON-NASDAQ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/45238-predicting-apple-s-new-ipods-evolutionary-but-iphone-inspired?source=feed#comment-94300 94300
Neonode phone

neonode.com

NEON]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2007 11:10:03 -0400
Neonode phone

neonode.com

NEON]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/45251-ubs-offers-a-reality-check-on-the-iphone?source=feed#comment-94294 94294 Check it out...

neonode.com]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:56:10 -0400 Check it out...

neonode.com]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/45272-research-in-motion-widens-smart-phone-lead-palm-continues-to-slide?source=feed#comment-94293 94293 neonode.com

great phone.]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:54:04 -0400 neonode.com

great phone.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/45281-apple-signs-iphone-distribution-deals-in-uk-france-and-germany?source=feed#comment-94292 94292
No lock-in to any one provider.

neonode.com]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:51:59 -0400
No lock-in to any one provider.

neonode.com]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/44865-why-i-expect-a-bounce-and-plan-to-sell?source=feed#comment-93919 93919
SELL and buy puts people. This is a trade war with China. THEY are selling and
producing this pressure.
This is bigger than all of us including the FED.]]> Fri, 17 Aug 2007 12:25:54 -0400
SELL and buy puts people. This is a trade war with China. THEY are selling and
producing this pressure.
This is bigger than all of us including the FED.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/44709-early-iphone-adopters-extremely-satisfied?source=feed#comment-93850 93850 neonode.com

Look at excellent competition.]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2007 15:31:49 -0400 neonode.com

Look at excellent competition.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/44310-iphone-changes-the-telecom-game?source=feed#comment-93621 93621
neonode.com

NEONODE

How can everyone ignore it?!!!!!!!!??????????'...]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2007 10:21:26 -0400
neonode.com

NEONODE

How can everyone ignore it?!!!!!!!!??????????'...]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/44379-iphone-competitors-motorola?source=feed#comment-93620 93620
neonode.com

NEON NASDAQ]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2007 10:19:42 -0400
neonode.com

NEON NASDAQ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/42840-infineon-s-iphone-win-and-broader-vendor-base-point-in-right-direction?source=feed#comment-92465 92465 all competition hands down!!!

www.itbusinessedge.com...]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:31:11 -0400 all competition hands down!!!

www.itbusinessedge.com...]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/36643-cancer-stocks-on-the-go-winners-and-losers?source=feed#comment-87227 87227 Tue, 29 May 2007 23:54:25 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/35125-goldman-warns-china-correction-possible-shanghai-renews-record-high?source=feed#comment-87092 87092 Sat, 26 May 2007 15:39:39 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/35850-dendreon-i-want-the-truth?source=feed#comment-86446 86446 A FAKE QUOTE SENT THE STOCK PLUMMETTING!


Fake article:


By DAN RICHMAN
P-I REPORTER

Seattle-based Dendreon Corp. on Thursday cut 15 percent of its 250-person workforce, idling about 40 staffers, most of whom were preparing to market the now-delayed anti-prostate cancer drug Provenge, said spokeswoman Monique Greer.

"Due to recent news from the Food and Drug Administration, we won't be commercializing Provenge immediately, as we had thought," Greer said. "All the employees, and the company, are very saddened by this decision, and very surprised. But the company has to do what it must to survive."

She said the FDA last week unexpectedly declined to approve Provenge, Dendreon's only product, without more data supporting the drug's effectiveness. Now, it will be released in 2009 at the earliest, she said.

"We hope these employees can stay in the area. Potentially, they could get rehired," though the layoffs are permanent, not temporary, she said.

If it comes to market, Provenge will be the only alternative to chemotherapy for men with advanced prostate cancer, according to Dendreon.

No further layoffs are planned, Greer said.

Dan Richman can be reached at 206-448-8032 or danrichman@seattlepi.c...


REAL ARTICLE:


Dendreon cuts 15 percent of staff

By Kirsten Orsini-Meinhard

Seattle Times business reporter

Seattle-based Dendreon on Thursday laid off 15 percent of its work force, or 40 people.

The layoffs, spread across all departments of the company, were effective immediately.

Dendreon is cutting employees to reduce its cash burn following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's decision last week to delay the release of its prostate cancer drug, said spokeswoman Monique Greer.

The company spent $33 million in the first quarter of this year. Greer said she isn't sure how much money the layoffs will save.

Employees were given severance packages, although Dendreon would not disclose any details.

The company is looking at further ways to reduce spending, Greer said.

Kirsten Orsini-Meinhard: 206-464-2391 or kmeinhard@seattletimes...

Copyright © 2007 The Seattle Times Company]]> Thu, 17 May 2007 18:29:47 -0400 A FAKE QUOTE SENT THE STOCK PLUMMETTING!


Fake article:


By DAN RICHMAN
P-I REPORTER

Seattle-based Dendreon Corp. on Thursday cut 15 percent of its 250-person workforce, idling about 40 staffers, most of whom were preparing to market the now-delayed anti-prostate cancer drug Provenge, said spokeswoman Monique Greer.

"Due to recent news from the Food and Drug Administration, we won't be commercializing Provenge immediately, as we had thought," Greer said. "All the employees, and the company, are very saddened by this decision, and very surprised. But the company has to do what it must to survive."

She said the FDA last week unexpectedly declined to approve Provenge, Dendreon's only product, without more data supporting the drug's effectiveness. Now, it will be released in 2009 at the earliest, she said.

"We hope these employees can stay in the area. Potentially, they could get rehired," though the layoffs are permanent, not temporary, she said.

If it comes to market, Provenge will be the only alternative to chemotherapy for men with advanced prostate cancer, according to Dendreon.

No further layoffs are planned, Greer said.

Dan Richman can be reached at 206-448-8032 or danrichman@seattlepi.c...


REAL ARTICLE:


Dendreon cuts 15 percent of staff

By Kirsten Orsini-Meinhard

Seattle Times business reporter

Seattle-based Dendreon on Thursday laid off 15 percent of its work force, or 40 people.

The layoffs, spread across all departments of the company, were effective immediately.

Dendreon is cutting employees to reduce its cash burn following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's decision last week to delay the release of its prostate cancer drug, said spokeswoman Monique Greer.

The company spent $33 million in the first quarter of this year. Greer said she isn't sure how much money the layoffs will save.

Employees were given severance packages, although Dendreon would not disclose any details.

The company is looking at further ways to reduce spending, Greer said.

Kirsten Orsini-Meinhard: 206-464-2391 or kmeinhard@seattletimes...

Copyright © 2007 The Seattle Times Company]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/35850-dendreon-i-want-the-truth?source=feed#comment-86443 86443 8:30 pm.

As above...I found my answer later last night.
I wrote this to you yesterday before I found the truth.


Fantastic article!
I'm not much into subscribing to newsletters but your insightful, reviting, and thought provoking article made me do it.
Now...for my 2 bits...
I was a broker for 12 years and the last 4 years I was a broker specializing in shorting.
Since I was based in Canada I was able to get away with a lot more than a US broker could.
I handled accounts for some hedge funds physically- based in the US but legally based in tha VVI's.
I ALWAYS had to check if the stock was available for shorting and was always told that it was a go.
When I started getting pressure from my compliance officer as to the legality of such, I called NASDAQ's law department and spoke to their senior lawyer who told me ( in writing) that the onus was on the US brokerage firm, which took the order, to deliver.
I and my firm were off the hook...
However...
there were times when we WERE bought in.
At which point does the trade become naked shorting?
I remember doing some trades where I would buy the convertible debenture and freely short the stock and this was not declared as a short position...legally.
Is it the same when dealing with options?
Your article seems to suggest that.
I certainly hope not!
I am not against shorting stocks.
I see it as a necessary function from keeping scams and manipulations within a limit...but there should also be a limit to the amount of shares you should be able to short of any given company.
I am currently short INSW and haven't been bought in despite the fact that there are no shares in the float. I imagine that I can continue to short it ( I'm not since it has become extremely obvious to me that it is being manipulated).
The option scenario though would allow be to buy calls to cover a never ending amount of shorting?
Please clarify for me if you can.
I DO look forward to reading your future articles since it is hard to find so much insight in such few words.

Not your brother but a new fan,

Dr. MEM (Pavlov)]]> Thu, 17 May 2007 18:13:48 -0400 8:30 pm.

As above...I found my answer later last night.
I wrote this to you yesterday before I found the truth.


Fantastic article!
I'm not much into subscribing to newsletters but your insightful, reviting, and thought provoking article made me do it.
Now...for my 2 bits...
I was a broker for 12 years and the last 4 years I was a broker specializing in shorting.
Since I was based in Canada I was able to get away with a lot more than a US broker could.
I handled accounts for some hedge funds physically- based in the US but legally based in tha VVI's.
I ALWAYS had to check if the stock was available for shorting and was always told that it was a go.
When I started getting pressure from my compliance officer as to the legality of such, I called NASDAQ's law department and spoke to their senior lawyer who told me ( in writing) that the onus was on the US brokerage firm, which took the order, to deliver.
I and my firm were off the hook...
However...
there were times when we WERE bought in.
At which point does the trade become naked shorting?
I remember doing some trades where I would buy the convertible debenture and freely short the stock and this was not declared as a short position...legally.
Is it the same when dealing with options?
Your article seems to suggest that.
I certainly hope not!
I am not against shorting stocks.
I see it as a necessary function from keeping scams and manipulations within a limit...but there should also be a limit to the amount of shares you should be able to short of any given company.
I am currently short INSW and haven't been bought in despite the fact that there are no shares in the float. I imagine that I can continue to short it ( I'm not since it has become extremely obvious to me that it is being manipulated).
The option scenario though would allow be to buy calls to cover a never ending amount of shorting?
Please clarify for me if you can.
I DO look forward to reading your future articles since it is hard to find so much insight in such few words.

Not your brother but a new fan,

Dr. MEM (Pavlov)]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/35850-dendreon-i-want-the-truth?source=feed#comment-86441 86441
www.businessjive.com/n...]]> Thu, 17 May 2007 17:52:19 -0400
www.businessjive.com/n...]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/34988-dendreon-the-short-story?source=feed#comment-86346 86346 I'm not much into subscribing to newsletters but your insightful, reviting, and thought provoking article made me do it.
Now...for my 2 bits...
I was a broker for 12 years and the last 4 years I was a broker specializing in shorting.
Since I was based in Canada I was able to get away with a lot more than a US broker could.
I handled accounts for some hedge funds physically- based in the US but legally based in tha VVI's.
I ALWAYS had to check if the stock was available for shorting and was always told that it was a go.
When I started getting pressure from my compliance officer as to the legality of such, I called NASDAQ's law department and spoke to their senior lawyer who told me ( in writing) that the onus was on the US brokerage firm, which took the order, to deliver.
I and my firm were off the hook...
However...
there were times when we WERE bought in.
At which point does the trade become naked shorting?
I remember doing some trades where I would buy the convertible debenture and freely short the stock and this was not declared as a short position...legally.
Is it the same when dealing with options?
Your article seems to suggest that.
I certainly hope not!
I am not against shorting stocks.
I see it as a necessary function from keeping scams and manipulations within a limit...but there should also be a limit to the amount of shares you should be able to short of any given company.
I am currently short INSW and haven't been bought in despite the fact that there are no shares in the float. I imagine that I can continue to short it ( I'm not since it has become extremely obvious to me that it is being manipulated).
The option scenario though would allow be to buy calls to cover a never ending amount of shorting?
Please clarify for me if you can.
I DO look forward to reading your future articles since it is hard to find so much insight in such few words.

Not your brother but a new fan,

Dr. MEM (Pavlov)]]> Wed, 16 May 2007 20:23:51 -0400 I'm not much into subscribing to newsletters but your insightful, reviting, and thought provoking article made me do it.
Now...for my 2 bits...
I was a broker for 12 years and the last 4 years I was a broker specializing in shorting.
Since I was based in Canada I was able to get away with a lot more than a US broker could.
I handled accounts for some hedge funds physically- based in the US but legally based in tha VVI's.
I ALWAYS had to check if the stock was available for shorting and was always told that it was a go.
When I started getting pressure from my compliance officer as to the legality of such, I called NASDAQ's law department and spoke to their senior lawyer who told me ( in writing) that the onus was on the US brokerage firm, which took the order, to deliver.
I and my firm were off the hook...
However...
there were times when we WERE bought in.
At which point does the trade become naked shorting?
I remember doing some trades where I would buy the convertible debenture and freely short the stock and this was not declared as a short position...legally.
Is it the same when dealing with options?
Your article seems to suggest that.
I certainly hope not!
I am not against shorting stocks.
I see it as a necessary function from keeping scams and manipulations within a limit...but there should also be a limit to the amount of shares you should be able to short of any given company.
I am currently short INSW and haven't been bought in despite the fact that there are no shares in the float. I imagine that I can continue to short it ( I'm not since it has become extremely obvious to me that it is being manipulated).
The option scenario though would allow be to buy calls to cover a never ending amount of shorting?
Please clarify for me if you can.
I DO look forward to reading your future articles since it is hard to find so much insight in such few words.

Not your brother but a new fan,

Dr. MEM (Pavlov)]]>