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Sirius XM: I Stand Strong On My $2.75 Target

Sat, 21 Jul 2012 12:54:46 -0400

Stephen,

Are you going to buy AAPL ahead of its earnings? It could be a another blow-out Qtr....I bought on Friday with its pull-back....Maybe it will pull-back even further on Monday..

Peeking At Apple's Upcoming Earnings

Sun, 08 Jul 2012 21:44:08 -0400

Anybody know when to actually purchase AAPL in order to qualify for the dividend?

Peeking At Apple's Upcoming Earnings

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 11:21:24 -0400

The afternoon of the last earnings report, stock ran up $40 pps. I sold as soon as the stock started to move lower I'm tempted to buy once again before the next earning as well. I'm sure AAPL will provide good guidance for the upcoming qtr's. Remember buy low and sell high...

I bought this week again on Monday, sold Thursday in anticipation of a poor jobs report. I was right.

Peeking At Apple's Upcoming Earnings

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 19:07:59 -0400

So, Buy before earnings report? I did the last quarter and it paid handsomely....

Sirius XM: Betting On Good News

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 14:01:14 -0400

I'm glad those days of worrying about SIRI and its .05 swings and waiting for weeks for the pps to go back up are behind me. I use to worry about AAPL dropping $5. Now its more of the norm give or take $10 pps.

I'm going to disagree with a few experts at this point with all these headline driven markets and say that timing the market is everything. Buy during panic driven sell-offs. Friday I sold. Maybe I'll buy back in on Monday depending on how the markets react to China PMI, ISM mfg index and volume will probably be low as the exchanges will close early on Tuesday...I may have to wait until Thursday to buy back in. While our markets are closed all other markets will be open, that equals to extremely high volatility. I'm not trying to get caught in that.

Sirius XM: Betting On Good News

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 13:36:44 -0400

That's an interesting strategy to have your stock locked up selling at a higher price so that shorts can't borrow. I guess I've done that unintentionally with AAPL trying to catch a "flash-up". I normally lock it up at $10 over the current market price. I've seen these Flash-up movements several times with AAPL. I wonder if the exchanges will honor those price? We already know AAPL can flash-down as we seen it happen a few months ago with the "fat finger effect".

You Must Be Sirius-Ly Dell-Usional

Sat, 30 Jun 2012 00:18:11 -0400

Mike,

I purchased Siri twice before the Earnings during the last 2 qtrs, both times the pps has disappointed. Luckily, I sold the first purchase and broke even. My second purchase I wasn't so lucky, I lost about $300. Then I purchased AAPL and made up my losses. Any suggestions on how to play this upcoming Earnings for Siri?

On another note Bought AAPL at 574 Wed, sold today at 582, these markets are so unpredictable, especially with all the headlines from Europe. I wasn't taking a chance of holding over the weekend. I'll probably buy AAPL once again on Monday if there is a substantial pull back. I don't trust these markets enough to let my money ride over the weekend. Buying low and selling high seemed to have worked for a while. Please advise on AAPL.

Sirius XM: $1.65 Is The Next Target - Time To Hit The Exits

Mon, 21 May 2012 09:01:39 -0400

I just got a great stock tip from a grocery bagger, FB @ 38.00!! Its guaranteed not to go down during normal trading hours, I'm all in!!...LMAO

Sirius XM: Are We Watching The End?

Mon, 21 May 2012 08:53:27 -0400

I dont know about filthy rich, but if you threw 10k at SIRI when I bought it at 0.10 pps, we wouldn't be on SA writing and responding to articles. Obviously I didnt have that capital at the time. However, I did buy a few thousand shares at 0.10.

Sirius XM: $1.65 Is The Next Target - Time To Hit The Exits

Thu, 17 May 2012 22:33:13 -0400

CK

I used to be one of those wanting to be right, I'm sure you remember. But then one day it hit me, why am I fooling around with SIRI earning pennies and sometimes losing when I could be hitting it out of the park as I'm doing with the larger tech stocks?! Thats what I do now. I rode AAPL as much as I could. Thankfully I jumped out of AAPL before it spiralled down. Starting to ride GOOG Hard for the last few days since its proven to be more stable at this point. Buying low and selling high or buying high and selling higher....lol

Sirius XM: $1.65 Is The Next Target - Time To Hit The Exits

Thu, 17 May 2012 22:21:44 -0400

Clocks, huh? Is this what you're holding on to now? I guess the markets are cleaning those clocks too. There's a reason why I'm advising SIRI investors to sell and seek real profits else where. I last sold SIRI @2.26, hardly any profits. Within the last 2 days I've purchased GOOG and cleared over 10k in profits. Occasionally I'll return to SIRI just to see how low its been driven. The chatter here on SA is priceless...

Sirius XM: $1.65 Is The Next Target - Time To Hit The Exits

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:57:19 -0400

Dead Money!!!! If you're still invested in SIRI after today, shame on you. People I've been telling you to sell since $2.26 pps!! Now you've given up .40 per share. When will you learn or better yet sell ? when it hits 1.50, 1.00 or even 0.50? I guess the pps can't go any lower than zero.

Playing The Sirius XM/Liberty Media Circus Smartly

Thu, 17 May 2012 10:25:28 -0400

I buy right before the earning report in hopes of a pop. Its a quick way to to make some cash or lose some cash..lol. without having to meander and be fully invested emotionaly with that stock. AAPL I bought right before earnings as well, nice pop of $40 per share. Yes, Of course I sold the next Day. I have to protect my profits and continue to improve my position. I'm currently raking in some profits with GOOG. I'm Glad to see that you were smart enough to sell your AAPL and not hold because that stock has been Drifting away fast... (Kind of like SIRI) think its the Dividend curse or something...I wonder how the Facebook IPO will affect the NASDAQ and stocks within ?

Playing The Sirius XM/Liberty Media Circus Smartly

Thu, 17 May 2012 09:30:38 -0400

what if... what if this, what if that. It shoudlnt be a suprise to anyone that SIRI shares have been dwindling. Everyday an investor hopes and prays for the price to go up all the while the pps continues to slip, before you know it the pps will be at $1.50 when that same investor could have sold at a much higher price. If you would have followed my advice and bought in to Goog when I posted my last comment you would be along with me enjoying the $17.00 (2.38 %) runup that GOOG stock had yesterday. But no, its more important to remain a loyal investor and lose .05 a share right?!. LOL...How far will SIRI go down today? 1.93? 1.90?

Remember the idea behind investing is to continue to improve your positon and increase your profits.

Playing The Sirius XM/Liberty Media Circus Smartly

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:39:12 -0400

SIRI is on life-support. If you continue to be long in a stock like this after these last 2 earnings reports then you only have yourself to blame for any further losses. This last earnings report was the best that any investor could hope for and still it was insignificant to the pps. SIRI lacks a catalyst, content is not enough to propel this stock any further. SIRI needs to be innovative in order to remain relevant. It will only be a matter of time before the pps is driven to $1.50, then $1.20....Please stop crossing your fingers and hoping that the pps will rise magically as your losses continue to pile up. That is not an investment strategy. Get out while you still can and jump in to better positioned company such as AAPL, GOOG, etc....

Playing The Sirius XM/Liberty Media Circus Smartly

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:14:02 -0400

James5

I've been telling all to sell their positons in Siri because it would go lower. I was accused of having an ulterior motive. I also stated That it would head below 2.00 and I was right. Siri will descend to approximately $1.50 pps near-term. then it will spiral to $1.20. If you have any positions left, I would sell as soon as possible in order to cut losses.

This is what led me to believe the pps would go lower, I sold my Apple positions in order to purchase 60k shares of SIRI before the earnings report during the last 2 quarters. The 1st quarter earnings report was horrible as far as future guidance. Sold my Siri position the day of the earnings report with a loss of approximately $600.00. I then Jumped back in to AAPL and made up those SIRI losses.
2nd quarter earnings report same thing, I purchased ahead of the earnings report. The Earning report was in line or maybe even better, It was so great it moved the pps .05!!!! WTF!!! That was my confirmation of how broke this stock and company are. I bought @ 2.26 and sold @2.25 another loss. Anyways Siri is Toxic and the emotional investors will realize this when the pps hits 1.50 and then 1.20..Don't get me wrong I bought @.11, .95, 1.00, 1.20, 1.50, 1.75, 2.15, 2.22....so I made profits throughout the rise of SIRI...But its time to leave this stock to the market manipulators.

There are too many other stocks to be made profits in, Here is a prime example: I purchased AAPL ahead of earnings while all the nay sayers said that AAPL would miss, I knew better. Stock popped at $40 + stellar report. Now, I just return to Seeking Alpha for purely entertainment value.

Why I Bought Sirius XM Ahead Of Earnings

Wed, 02 May 2012 13:37:38 -0400

SIRI shares are my kryptonite. I purchased ahead of the earnings with the intention of pulling the trigger upon reaching 3.31. I got greedy. I thought with a good earnings report it would even creep .10 higher. I know, I know, Foolish me. I sold my position absorbing a net loss of $300. Man, I was really upset!!!lol

Anyways I did what any other investor would not do, I decided to go back to the basics and purchase shares of AAPL before the closing bell yesterday. Sold that position a few minutes ago netting approximately $700 in gains. Take that SIRI!!!(<~shaking fist in the air at SIRI). I purchased AAPL ahead of its earning report this quarter and it was an amazing return on profits ($40 per share) not so much with SIRI....

Managing Expectations On Sirius XM

Tue, 01 May 2012 09:40:09 -0400

Stephen Faulkner,

My mindset hasn't changed. If you recall my previous comments, I also stated that I hate leaving profits on the table. If there is way to capitalize on SIRI before it SINKS, I'm going to find it. I did amazingly well purchasing AAPL ahead of earnings.

I thought I try my luck with SIRI ahead of the earnings report. My instincts seem to have paid-off since market trading reflects a higher pps of .05. That's all I was looking for .05, if it goes higher, I'll take that too. We'll have to see how SIRI behaves throughout today's trading session. I trust you purchased SIRI ahead of earnings, especially with how upbeat you are on SIRI with your articles.

Without a catalyst, I'm sure SIRI won't see 2.40 at all, not today or the near term future. It will continue to meander 2.25-2.35 range. Just trying to keep it real without all the fairy dust that many emotional SIRI investors are so use to.

Why I Bought Sirius XM Ahead Of Earnings

Tue, 01 May 2012 03:21:35 -0400

I too bought ahead of the earnings, looking for at least .05 pps increase . Thats all I'm asking for. I did really well playing the AAPL earnings report. Perhaps Siri earnings will show some love this time as oppose to the 1st quarter....

Managing Expectations On Sirius XM

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:21:15 -0400

After doing well with AAPL and its earning report, I bought back into SIRI preearnings report. I hope its a good report maybe so much that It will move the pps at least .05...lol. That's all I'm asking for, a measly move of 5 cents!!! Can I get a five cent move at a minimum?!! LOL!!!

Promises, Promises: Apple Over-Delivers, Again

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:58:01 -0400

I'm sure glad I sold on Friday before the trading was over. I sold at 604. Its too bad I was so greedy that I didn't sell at 618. Anyways I successfully defended profits from my purchase @ 560. After all it was "the house's" money. Another down day like this one today and It may see 560 once again, you know what that means.....Load-up and pull the trigger!!

Promises, Promises: Apple Over-Delivers, Again

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:00:54 -0400

Totally dissapointed how AAPL performed today. I thought it would extend its gains a bit further. I guess its better than retracing back under 600 or even worse 560 pps.

Apple: Why It's Not Too Late To Buy

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:53:09 -0400

ManoLive

Good job hanging on to your shares. AAPL's slide downward squeezed many out including myself. The only thing that saved me was the 250 shares that I purchase right before the closing bell today. I figure no risk no reward. pulled the trigger and the reward was quite handsome. I too am looking forward to opening bell tomorrow and see how AAPL opens and performs... I dont remember how AAPL performed the next day after blowing out the numbers during the 1st qtr.

Promises, Promises: Apple Over-Delivers, Again

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:56:34 -0400

Thanks Demophilus. Options are definitely not my strong suit. I'd rather continue using what works for me. I would be foolish to even consider options with the amount of variables that are out there as you pointed out, to include Volatility. I think what I need to do is go through the options tutorials and work with a practice account.

I hope you did well today and I hope you even do better tomorrow as the Market Futures are showing some promising gains. But of course that could all change with any headlines from China or Europe. Hopefully those two will be contained within their own messes tomorrow.

Promises, Promises: Apple Over-Delivers, Again

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:34:38 -0400

Futures for tomorrow are reflecting +38.00 pts /1.44% for the NASDAQ. Its going to be an interesting day tomorrow for US markets and AAPL if China/ Europe manage to stay out of the headlines.

Promises, Promises: Apple Over-Delivers, Again

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:44:06 -0400

Good Job!! I went all out and celebrated too!! I got me some Lemon-lime Gatorade!! Still nursing it... LOL....

Promises, Promises: Apple Over-Delivers, Again

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:41:57 -0400

Thanks, I hope you did well too.

Promises, Promises: Apple Over-Delivers, Again

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:28:34 -0400

Yes Sir, central time. I should've pointed that out. Thank you. It was a last minute decision to pull the trigger, literally. I had been mulling it over all day long. Analysts contradicting each other as to what to expect from earnings report, so that wasn't any help. I then compared graphs from the last quarter sales reflecting most activation of Iphones were mostly activated overseas. Of course I'm no analyst, but basically if one compares graphs of sales from the first quarter and this quarter it would reflect US carriers showing slight weakness of sales in this quarter, but the overall strength once again came from international sales.

I'm that proverbial "little guy" that most analysts speak about. Just trying to supplement my future retirement. I mostly try to buy low and sell high. I don't have to worry about my shares expiring, puts, and all that other craziness. I'm simply trying to stay ahead of the game. So far its working. I also have to give credit to Seeking Alpha with all its members input and lot of good information that SA members bring to these discussions.

Promises, Promises: Apple Over-Delivers, Again

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:27:40 -0400

Perhaps, but believe me I'm ok with 10k. Besides, I'm not all that comfortable using options. Did you use options? and how much did you make?

Promises, Promises: Apple Over-Delivers, Again

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:30:36 -0400

Yep, I bought 250 shares @560 at 2:59 pm!! LOL. Quickest 10k I ever made. Hopefully this blow out will continue tomorrow pre-market and throughout the trading morning..