The aim is to nominate 5 stocks that will ALL show gains of a minimum of 30% by Friday the 20th of December 2013 so start looking into your Crystal Ball and come out with the 5 winners.
THE BASIS OF THE COMPETITION: The competition is partly intended for light entertainment. But it is also hoped it will throw up ideas for further research, and possibly investment: ideally, stocks with real potential to make good steady gains, with low downside risk.
It is permissible to nominate stocks that have already been selected by others. However, please try to avoid having a the same if possible.
The last date for nominations before open of the markets on Monday 7th January 2013. You can post any time from now on but not later then Monday 7th of January before the bell remember the price posted will be posted from the close on Dec 31st 2012.
Analysis is welcome to explain why your picks may perform as you expect.
Disclaimer: The content provided herein is for informational purposes only. This is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security and should not be construed as such. I am not an investment advisor.
Posted by Happy Valley on :
Good idea Boo...There are certainly some great stock pickers registered on this site...Hopefully some of them pop in and participate...
Long: IPXL...Profitable, cash rich bio...PDUFA for their first branded drug (IPX066) on 1/21/2013...
IRBT...Classic over reaction to guidance and cliff worries...Lots of cash (over 30% of current m/c) and beautiful balance sheet...takeover target IMO.
DMND...Loaded with shorts, all the nonsense is priced in...Will bounce hard with any positive news...
Short: CRM...I think Oracle will start taking market share and cut into their "Non-GAAP" earnings...Hopefully I'm wrong cuz this pig is by far my favorite stock to trade lol
AZO...Sales are shrinking but share buybacks are propping up eps...When the buybacks cease this gets flushed...
Posted by BooDog on :
Thanks HV, I'd like to see some of the Allstock's Vets come out of the off topic section and make some picks. We'll see.
I have a couple bio's that have some events coming this year that I'm betting on as well as a couple others. My picks are all under $5.
Posted by BooDog on :
Long AVL 1.36 Avalon Rare Metals Inc. (AVL) Still some financial issues with this one so may be a struggle. 124,189,402 shares out in Oct.
Short VVTV 1.80 ValueVision Media Inc. (VVTV I was actually tempted to go long on this one. A shift in management and the resignation of director Patrick O. Kocsi changed my mind. Still, a fairly low float so could make for a couple decent flips. If they can manage to stay afloat it could work out for longs.
Long CTIX 1.83 Cellceutix Corporation (CTIX) -OTC BB This is my story stock. With a couple compounds showing some unique potential this year could be very interesting for them.
Long STEM 1.63 StemCells Inc. (STEM) -NasdaqCM I know they seem to always cut themselves short with their financing deals and once again this could be their downfall. Could see a nice dip because of this as well. Still putting this one on my list though since a couple of their compunds should be proven this year.
Long ACAD 4.65 ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ACAD) -NasdaqGM Another bio that I think has some decent potential. Going into PHIII and expanding their pipeline. I am especially interested in thier potential for Parkinson's Disease psychosis and schizophrenia. We'll see how it works out.
Posted by Happy Valley on :
Soooo, guessing VVTV got it together. Not such a good short position from 1.80 now.
quote:Short VVTV 1.80 ValueVision Media Inc. (VVTV I was actually tempted to go long on this one. A shift in management and the resignation of director Patrick O. Kocsi changed my mind. Still, a fairly low float so could make for a couple decent flips. If they can manage to stay afloat it could work out for longs.
ValueVision Media Inc. (VVTV) -NasdaqGM
2.66 Up 0.26(10.83%) 4:00PM EST
Posted by Happy Valley on :
DMND $16.10...30% of the float short, about 12 days to cover...
Posted by BooDog on :
quote:Originally posted by Happy Valley: DMND $16.10...30% of the float short, about 12 days to cover...
Nice HV, still not pegging the upper indicators yet. Does look ripe to munch ( ) its way back over $18. Gonna need to breath a bit and get back inside the bollingers soon though I think. Excellent call on this puppy.
Posted by Happy Valley on :
AZO $382...Same store sales down but EPS up 15% ...When they are finished with the buybacks, this gets wrecked...jmo
Stock Repurchases
From January 1, 1998 to February 9, 2013, we have repurchased a total of 132.5 million shares at an aggregate cost of $12.0 billion, including 1,367,832 shares of our common stock at an aggregate cost of $502.3 million during the twenty-four week period ended February 9, 2013. On September 28, 2012, the Board voted to increase the authorization by $750 million to raise the cumulative share repurchase authorization from $11.90 billion to $12.65 billion. Considering cumulative repurchases as of February 9, 2013, we have $603.4 million remaining under the Board's authorization to repurchase our common stock. We did not repurchase shares of our common stock subsequent to February 9, 2013. http://biz.yahoo.com/e/130307/azo10-q.html Posted by Happy Valley on :
ACAD in beast mode today...Hell of a pick Boo, hope you cleaned up on this one. Congrats!!!!
Posted by BooDog on :
quote:Originally posted by Happy Valley: ACAD in beast mode today...Hell of a pick Boo, hope you cleaned up on this one. Congrats!!!!
I did Thanks! Though I closed in the low $6's Posted by BooDog on :
quote:Originally posted by BooDog:
quote:Originally posted by Happy Valley: ACAD in beast mode today...Hell of a pick Boo, hope you cleaned up on this one. Congrats!!!!
I did Thanks! Though I closed in the low $6's
Actually I sold a bunch @ 7.35 pm last year then decided to close my tradeking account since i was fed up with them, so closed the rest around 6.27? Used the money to buy other things instead of putting it back in.
Posted by Happy Valley on :
IRBT $25.66...Nice and steady the last 2 weeks. Peeps are finally starting to get the potential here...
Posted by BooDog on :
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. Stock Quote & Summary Data $11.8 * 3.83 48.06%
ValueVision Media, Inc. Stock Quote & Summary Data $3.87 * 0.15 4.03% so much for thinking this one would be a short lol. I did mention it could go if they got their act together though. Looks like they did.
Posted by Happy Valley on :
iRobot Corp., Bedford, Mass., is being awarded a $28,776,935 modification to previously awarded contract (N00174-11-D-0013) for the procurement of Man Transportable Robotic System production systems, depot level repair parts, spare kits, depot repair services, parts supply, training, engineering enhancements, configuration management and approved accessories. The Man Transportable Robotic System is a small robotic vehicle used by Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians to conduct remote reconnaissance, render safe, and/or dispose of explosive devices. Work will be performed in Bedford, Mass., and is expected to be completed by April 2014. No funding will be obligated at the time of the award. Fiscal 2013 Operations and Maintenance, Navy and Operations and Maintenance, Army contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, Indian Head, Md., is the contracting activity. http://www.defense.gov/contracts/contract.aspx?contractid=5018 Posted by BooDog on :
DMND double bottom almost. 14.62 for the double bottom, made it to 14.64, who knows what tomorrow will bring?
Posted by Happy Valley on :
IRBT $28.50 in AH, new 52wk highs...Almost 11% of the float is short (7 1/2 days to cover) and they are all trying to exit through the same small door.
iRobot Reports First-Quarter Financial Results Exceeds Expectations; Increases Full-Year Outlook
IRBT, Added low $31's this morning...Sooner or later peeps shorting this low floater will find out, this company is about so much more than vacuums and pool cleaners...
iRobot Corp., Bedford, Mass., was awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, firm-fixed-price contract with a maximum value of $30,000,000 for the procurement of robotic systems and spare parts. Performance location and type of appropriation will be determined with each order. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with one bid received. The Army Contracting Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-13-D-0002).
Posted by Happy Valley on :
DMND $19.63...Loaded with shorts, all it needed was a catalyst...
Posted by Happy Valley on :
Another buyback My timing was wrong but my reason for the short call remains the same...Keep this on your radar folks, when the music stops this will be epic...
Posted by Happy Valley on :
ACAD $19.31 I think it's safe to say, you sir are the winner...Congrats on one hell of a pick Boo...
Posted by Happy Valley on :
IRBT $37 handle with volume, new 52 wk highs...All time highs in play now...
Posted by Happy Valley on :
IRBT $38.50's....Life changing trade for me.
Posted by BooDog on :
quote:Originally posted by Happy Valley: ACAD $19.31 I think it's safe to say, you sir are the winner...Congrats on one hell of a pick Boo...
Thanks Happy
Usually one of my picks does a RS to get there! lmao
Posted by BooDog on :
quote:Originally posted by Happy Valley: IRBT $38.50's....Life changing trade for me.
AWESOME!!
Posted by Happy Valley on :
DMND $21.20's....New 52 wk highs.
IRBT $39.70's...Was looking to add on a pullback to the middle bollie, never got there before turning back up, every dip getting gobbled up. Next leg could see mid $40's jmo.
Posted by BooDog on :
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Thanks! Though I closed in the low $6's ![[BadOne]](graemlins/headbash.gif)
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earnings...Hopefully I'm wrong cuz this pig is by far my favorite stock to trade lol![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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