quote:Originally posted by QBID'n: Port Deal Sunk...Amen!
Finally, we the people are heard!
not to rain on anyones parade, but thanks to oppostion from a bunch of shortsighted Xenophobes, with no real understanding of what was involved in the Dubai Ports World deal, The U.S. has killed a deal with the very people we are hoping will invest perto dolloars in american companies. Dubai Ports World is going to sell to an American firm. Just in case no one was paying attention to the News today, the Free trade Summit that was to be held between The U.S. and the UAE has been postponed. Coincidence? Don't think so Pilgrim. Think this will make Saudi and other Arab investors say "Hey ya know I think the U.S. is a great place to sink a couple of billion spare petrodollars"? Dont think so Pilgrim. Think this is likely to induce them to give us a nreak on Oil Prices? Don't think so Pilgrim. Also in the wake of this debacle our stellar members of congress, are now talking of proposing legislation prohibiting foreign ownership in Media, Radio Stations, Transportation, Airlines, Roads and just about every major U.S. industry. One of the things that makes our country, and by extension our economy strong is the willingness of the rest of the world to invest in the USA. If we voluntarily take ourself out of the world market we have no one to blame but ourselves when we cannot sell our products or services anywhere else. Hope "we the people are happy" We don't live in a vacuum people wake up and smell world commerce.
First off pea brain, your post is just hollow rhetoric. The relationship between the United States and Dubai/UAE reflect a long standing partnership. This failed Dubai deal was merely a bump in the road. If you think for a minute that it will diversely affect foreign investment, especially from Dubai/UAE, your wrong. And to prove my point, in the first order of business as things resume, the Boeing/Dubai deal will be completed.
And Stone your right…the cake is still good.
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Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2006 09:04:49 -0500 From: "Public Relations" <publicrelations*usxp.com> Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert Subject: Re: A quick question from a current shareholder To: "Rachel XXXXX" <XXXXXX*yahoo.com>
Rachel,
The Dubai PORTS deal with the US has nothing to do with Universal Express or it's Dubai partners. Just coincidence in timing.
Thank you.
Mon, 06 Mar 2006 09:03:57 -0500 From: "Public Relations" <publicrelations*usxp.com> Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert Subject: Re: A quick question from a current shareholder To: "Rachel XXXX" <XXXXXXX*yahoo.com>
----- Original Message ----- From: rachel XXXX To: publicrelations*usxp.com Sent: Saturday, March 04, 2006 9:12 AM Subject: A quick question from a current shareholder
Dear Mark, How are you doing? I have a few questions regarding USXP.
Is the performance of this stock 100% dependent on whether the Dubai Ports deal go through or not or is that totally irrelevant to the deal USXP is conducting with dubai partners . If the Dubai Ports deal doesn't go through, then we will experience a sharp drop in price ?
If what i say is not true , can you please correct me otherwise let me know what you believe is true.
quote:Originally posted by jb247: And from there it could very possibly climb to the $4 range within a year....
Why specifically $4, as opposed to $10 or $50 or $1?
My original reference to $4 was that that is what USXP is offering to buy ANS (AirNet) for (per share x 10,000,000 shares).
Then someone asked if I thought USXP could reach $4 per share...
I believe it can, but I have not based that number on any calculations, etc...
Personally, I believe the stock has the "potential" to go even higher. With that being said, there are a lot of variables for USXP's long term success.
To get a good understanding of their long term business plans I suggest you listen to the Interview on Moneytv.net that was linked in an earlier post.
If we're talking LONG TERM I believe there is another factor that hasn't even been discussed...
"IF" USXP is even "moderately" successful and is able to change the way "some" airline passengers travel (i.e. without luggage, or at least a significant percentage of passengers -- maybe 25%), then you must consider the "possibility" of the company getting a government subsidy somewhere down the road.
If a significant number of passengers travel without luggage, that will reduce the stress on the airlines -- lighter weight aircraft = better fuel economy (meaning a reduction in our dependency on oil) = lower expense for the airlines = more profit for the airlines = lower ticket prices... and this all means the government could stop bailing out the airlines every time they get in the red.
Furthermore, the reduced number of luggage would reduce stress on security screening, as well as make them more effective. Again, reducing expenses for the airlines.
Now, you take all of this into consideration and you have a more effecient, safer, and more profitable airline industry.
A government subsidy (in the form of tax incentives, etc...) is a very good possibility, which would make USXP even more profitable...
From there you could have a snowball effect.........
But just to whet your appetite, AirNet is currently trading at $3.44, and they are a faltering transportation company...
Now, just imagine what a GROWING company like UXSP could hit !!!
Again, this is all speculation and you should always do your DD....
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By taking the current market cap on Yahoo divided by the pps I get almost 6 TRILLION shares? Am I looking at the incorrectly?
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quote:Originally posted by Ja Rule: By taking the current market cap on Yahoo divided by the pps I get almost 6 TRILLION shares? Am I looking at the incorrectly?
Please clarify... USXP only has 6 Billion Shares Out... with a float of 5 Billion.
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Qbid – This Pea Brain spent 28 years in the U.S. Military including combat tours, most of it overseas and away from home and family to defend the rights of every American (and that includes you) to speak their mind freely and without hindrance, and for you to exercise freely all of your constitutional rights (most of which I had to give up in the Military). This is something that I am intensely proud of and would do again without question or hesitation. If all you have is name calling and personal attacks so be it. I have only one question then I’m done with this subject
If the company you work for was bought today by a parent company from Dubai or any other country for that matter, would you suddenly become a terrorist or deliberately hazard the security of this country? If the answer to that question is no, than it is hypocritical in the extreme, to suggest that loyal American longshoremen would suddenly march to the tune of terrorist leaders solely because the company they work for was bought by foreign owners. That is exactly what has happened in the last week.
Additionally to suggest that the U.S. Military, U.S. Coast Guard, various state and federal agencies would suddenly turn a blind eye to U.S. port security is beyond reason. I would be very disappointed to think that any American thinks we are that shallow and uncaring.
To everyone else here I apologize for venting, It’s a new week on Monday let’s make some money.
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I agree with Swab about the name calling, it was unnecessary.. However, I still don't think it is in the best interest of the U.S to allow foreigners to own the ports. It's not only a matter of national security, but pride as well. It's like you're pimping out your sisters.. forgive me if that sounds crude, but it's direct and to the point. Also, by the time oil almost runs out, i'm sure we'll have other technologies to replace it, and we prolly have it already..
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quote:Originally posted by Swab Jockey: Qbid – This Pea Brain spent 28 years in the U.S. Military including combat tours, most of it overseas and away from home and family to defend the rights of every American (and that includes you) to speak their mind freely and without hindrance, and for you to exercise freely all of your constitutional rights (most of which I had to give up in the Military). This is something that I am intensely proud of and would do again without question or hesitation. If all you have is name calling and personal attacks so be it. I have only one question then I’m done with this subject
If the company you work for was bought today by a parent company from Dubai or any other country for that matter, would you suddenly become a terrorist or deliberately hazard the security of this country? If the answer to that question is no, than it is hypocritical in the extreme, to suggest that loyal American longshoremen would suddenly march to the tune of terrorist leaders solely because the company they work for was bought by foreign owners. That is exactly what has happened in the last week.
Additionally to suggest that the U.S. Military, U.S. Coast Guard, various state and federal agencies would suddenly turn a blind eye to U.S. port security is beyond reason. I would be very disappointed to think that any American thinks we are that shallow and uncaring.
OMG...YOU REALLY DON'T UNDERSTAND!
No one is suggesting “any” American turn a blind eye you idiot. But the irony is the blind eye. Among the many security reasons to kill the deal, this was just one to impede the slightest possibility of terrorist funding by means of investment returns, big or small, or any other means.
SwabJockey it’s people like you that I hope and pray to god get’s filtered out when seeking employment within our national security agencies.
And also, you wrote and I quote “This is something that I am intensely proud of and would do again without question or hesitation.”
Give me a break! …yeah I respect the fact that you served this great country. I did too. In fact, all the men in my family did. IN THE INFANTRY!!! you swab jockey!
That’s right, ON THE FRONT LINE!...not on some ship "in the rear" basically safe and sound out of harms way. So when you say “would do again without question or hesitation” hell I bet you would.
My father: Retired U.S Army 51' tour Chipyong-ni Korean War, 23rd Infantry fought at the age of 17 67' tour Vietnam Wolfhounds 27th Infantry Regiment 1st Purple Heart 68' tour Vietnam Wolfhounds 27th Infantry Regiment 2nd Purple Heart Retired SFC
Myself: U.S Army 80'-82' 1st Cav. Infantry Div. Right out of high school into a 5 mo alert for Middle East and hell yes I was ready! 82'-83' Big Red 1 Infantry Div. ETS Seargent
My kid brother: U.S Army 3rd Infantry Division 2001 Gulf War Veteran Still Active Currently 1st Cav. Staff Seargent
Sorry guys for the post, my last on the subject.
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to: Swab Jockey: I could not agree more with what you said on your post.. My hat is off to you..... dp
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I'm sure the rest of the guys on the patrol boats in the delta with me are happy to know we were "safe and in the rear" right out of high school 1969-1970.
No further response unless it's about USXP
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quote:Originally posted by Average Joe: So , how does everyone think Monday will go ? A pop in the morning and sideways for the rest of the day or ???
I'm new to this board but since the testosterone is flying. 2BN/34th Armor " Dreadnaughts " SSG VN 70-71
FINALLY, we get back to the SUBJECT... USXP !!!!
Now, to answer your question... It depends on whether there's a PR on Monday. Without one I'd say we see a slight increase in the early AM, then a drop of 10% to 15% throughout the day.
However, if we see a PR (a good one and not fluff)... then the sky's the limit..............
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I dont think usxp is done, not just saying it because i am holding it. One good PR hoping in coming week or so and this one will be flying.
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Been holding, still holding, and made a lot of money with this one.
By the way, when the USA funds terrorism it is just called a covert operation. When an outside force does the same thing, then ouch!!!
The USA does not even control their ports now, this is done by UK companies in 5 of the major ports. All an election year ploy.
I think we see upward movement today, and as long as we do not get a fluff PR will see a teady gain. Fluff will cause a sell off. This week it would be better for a true PR one with meat in it. That says the deal is done!! Then we fly!! Other than that, no news is better than fluff news.
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Good Morning Longs, imho we will have a great week.
We need to see progress, we need the details explained. Market Maker successfully kept us under all radars by dragging us down on low volume at the end of Friday (again).
They want shares AND instead of around 20 MMs, weeks ago, we have now 40 (!) MMs! They want shares before the next run up (they will not get my shares cheap).
I really hope that Richard will make it this week.
USXP is not trading like a 6 bil. plus share stock since we left subsubpenny level.
MMs shorted us this week like mad again, and at the end of Friday they where nervous nellys!
We Need Follow Up PRs This Week to have enough power to keep up and I think we will see them.
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I just wanted to remind everyone why the timing is so good this week...
As MOST of you know, USXP has been in negotiations to buy ANS (AirNet), an Air Cargo company (www.airnet.com).
In previous PRs they have discussed the use of "20 day due diligence" in order to complete funding if a deal were ever reached.
Well, on Feb 13, 2006, USXP released a PR stating the following:
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Universal Express Presents Funding Commitments to AirNet’s Investment Banker
NEW YORK, NY – February 13, 2006 - Universal Express Inc. (OTCBB: USXP), has presented the requested funding commitments that were required to purchase AirNet Systems.
“We await the actions of their assigned investment banker so that our due diligence can commence,” said Richard Altomare, CEO and Chairman of Universal Express, Inc.
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Note how the PR states "...has presented the requested funding commitments..."
The key word there being "requested"... Why would AirNet "request" the funding commitments unless they had reached some kind of deal.
Thus, if USXP presented these "funding commitments" on Feb 13th, and a reasonable time for an ANS response would be (around) a week. That would mean the 20 day due diligence would have started on (around) Feb 20th.
Now, add 20 days to that and you get March 12th, which was YESTERDAY !!
This would explain the timing for the following PRs released on Feb 22nd, and 24th, respectively, as they would have been just as the 20 day DD started on (around) Feb 20th:
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Universal Express Signs New Dubai Agreement
NEW YORK, NY – February 22, 2006 - Universal Express Inc. (OTCBB: USXP), has today signed a new investment and advisory contract with Navstar for the creation of a joint venture and a new Mideastern publicly traded company utilizing Luggage Express services throughout the Gulf and surrounding countries.
“This unique partnership in the Middle East involves multiple influential leaders and supporters in the region,” said Richard Altomare, CEO and Chairman of Universal Express, Inc.
“Today we have signed a 40,000,000 USD guarantee with an expected 200,000,000 USD initial investment into our joint venture company,” continued Mr. Altomare.
“Based on my initial Dubai meetings and the caliber of our partners it appears that this joint venture, the available funds and these celebrated partnerships, which will be further presented when appropriate, will create much more news in the future months,” concluded Richard Altomare.
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Universal Express Receives Saudi Investments
NEW YORK, NY – February 24, 2006 - Universal Express Inc. (OTCBB: USXP), has begun to receive initial investments from its new Gulf Partners.
“In addition, Universal Express has today submitted its corporate brokerage account forms to invest a percentage of these investments to purchase AirNet and its own Universal Express stock on the open market,” said Richard Altomare, CEO and Chairman of Universal Express, Inc.
“Obviously, we’re pleased with the continued confidence and support of our Saudi and Dubai partners,” concluded Richard Altomare.
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Furthermore, this also explains the timing for RA's trip to Dubai last week, sine the PR (dated Feb 24th) stated that "a percentage of these investments to purchase AirNet".
RA would have had to make a trip to Dubai in order to finalize the deal with the investors and get the funds transfered so he could complete the purchase of AirNet...
Now, what does all this mean...?
Well, if RA did, in fact, get the "...expected 200,000,000 USD initial investment into our joint venture company." from the Saudi investors last week, then he would have completed the funding requirements for the AirNet purchase.
And, I believe a PR would be forthcoming in the early part of this week in order to reveal the specifics of that trip to Dubai and the AirNet purchase.
At first, I (like many of you) was hoping for the PR to come on Friday. However, if the 20 day due diligence didn't end until Sunday (March 12th), then a PR on Friday would have been premature.
Again, as I've stated before, we can't expect the timing for these events to occur when "we" want them to. They will happen when they happen. But by using a little logic and doing our own DD, it does look promising that the PR would come sometime this week.
Good luck to all and get ready for the ride !!
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I believe the publishing date was for yesterday, unless the NYT is a daily publication... in that case, this article would be in today's edition.
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We should bounce back from here.. If not I will liquadate some and load more MGEN.
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Good Morning Longs, imho we will have a great week.
We need to see progress, we need the details explained. Market Maker successfully kept us under all radars by dragging us down on low volume at the end of Friday (again).
They want shares AND instead of around 20 MMs, weeks ago, we have now 40 (!) MMs! They want shares before the next run up (they will not get my shares cheap).
I really hope that Richard will make it this week.
USXP is not trading like a 6 bil. plus share stock since we left subsubpenny level.
MMs shorted us this week like mad again, and at the end of Friday they where nervous nellys!
We Need Follow Up PRs This Week to have enough power to keep up and I think we will see them.
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