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2004 Comes To an End
... Lots of people are spending money they shouldn't be spending this is a serious problem. In addition, the housing bubble, crashing dollar, and volatile oil prices don't help matters. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [31 December 2004, top] |
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Holiday Season is Upon Us
... Just because the holiday season is upon doesn't mean the markets are less volatile. For example, on Thursday, RHAT was down 13.6%, while STEM was up 14.8%. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [24 December 2004, top] |
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We May Be Having a Year-End Rally
... It appears as though we may be having a year-end rally, but when stocks decide to go down -- they go down. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [17 December 2004, top] |
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GDT::Portfolio Continues To Climb, But...
... GDT::Portfolio keeps inching upward; however, recent gains can be lost in a matter of minutes. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [10 December 2004, top] |
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More Stocks Nearing Their 52-Week Highs
... We are entering into the last month of 2004. Historically, January is a good month for stock markets. Stocks end 2004 more volatile than ever. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [03 December 2004, top] |
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Oil Prices Remain High and the Dollar is Weak
... Oil prices remain high and the dollar remains weak and Wall Street worries about these things. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [26 November 2004, top] |
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Stock Market Strong Post-Election 2004
... The stock market has had a good post-election pop that may be the beginning of a larger pop. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [19 November 2004, top] |
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What Happens Now With Arafat Dead?
... Many stocks are well above their 52-week lows, yet they are still well below their 52-week highs. It is a great time to be a buyer, but caution is advised. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [12 November 2004, top] |
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Election is Over... What Will Wall Street Do?
... The election is over and it appears as though it was conducted with no major problems. Wall Street responded favorably with the DJIA closing above 10,000 and the NASDAQ above 2,000. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [05 November 2004, top] |
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What Happens When the Election is Over?
... Tough market. Here is a big question: What will the stock markets do once the upcoming election is over? For long term investors it is a moot point because there is a good chance the next few technology bursts are going to be "disruptive." Fortunes will be made and lots of money will be lost. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [29 October 2004, top] |
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ASU Nobel Winner Says Stock Market 20% Undervalued
... Some GDT::Portfolio stocks are taking turns popping upward -- Transmeta, Applied Digital Solutions, Spire, and Entrust. This is good, but GDT::Portfolio's three largest investments -- Opsware, VA Software and SGI -- are all still well below their 52-week highs. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [22 October 2004, top] |
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Terrorist Dictate the Stock Market's Future
... More and more money managers are thinking 2005 may be a good year for stocks, but I fail to see how anyone can predict what the stock market is going to do unless they have inside information as to when the next 911 occurs. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [15 October 2004, top] |
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Buying When Companies Disappoint Analysts
... When a company fails to meet expectations, then their stock runs the risk of dropping multiple percentage points. In some cases, these are good times to be a buyer. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [08 October 2004, top] |
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Double-Digit Percentage Moves (up and down) Happen Daily
... The stock market for low-priced stocks continues to be volative. Double-digit percentage moves, both up and down, are happening on a daily basis. In continues to be increasingly difficult to be a long-term investor. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [01 October 2004, top] |
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Tough Week For Many Low-Priced Stocks
... It was a tough mid-week for low-priced, high-tech stocks. I'm not sure why a stock like Opsware is near its 52-week low. There are many good buys currently available. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [24 September 2004, top] |
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Some Stocks Above Their 50-Day Moving Averages
... Many GDT::Portfolio stocks have moved above their 50-day moving averages. This is often times considered a "bullish" technical indicator. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [17 September 2004, top] |
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Epoch Biosciences and Nanogen To Merge
... The market for low-priced stocks continues to show some improvement. Early in the week, two GDT::Portfolio stocks -- Epoch Biosciences and Nanogen -- agreed to merge. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [10 September 2004, top] |
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More of Same, But Wednesday Was a Weird Day
... Wednesday got off to a weird start because many GDT::Porfolio and GDT::WatchList stocks spiked upward during the first hour of trading. The huge gains were short lived and I was not able to find any news to explain the observed behavior. [Note: It was the 1st of September so maybe some financial firms decided to put some cash into stocks.] [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [03 September 2004, top] |
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Low-Priced Stocks Doing Better, But...
... Low-priced stocks show some improvement, but companies that "disappoint" analysts are still at risk of getting hammered. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [27 August 2004, top] |
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About GDT::Blog::Stocks Stuffer
... GDT::Blog::Stocks Stuffer was started on 19 May 2003 as component of a Learning About Low-Priced High-Tech Stocks resource. As of Wednesday, 18 August 2004, the Stocks Stuffer contained 68 postings.
Any news that is related to stock market can end up being
posting to the Stocks Stuffer.
This blog is updated every Friday and it is archived on
a yearly basis.
{GDT::Resource::Stocks::
Learning About Low-Priced
Technology Stocks}
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Low-priced Stocks Continue To Get Hammered
... Low-priced stocks continue to get hammered. Some excellent buying opportunities exist, yet GDT::Portfolio has virtually zero cash. There is an increasing huge part of me that wishes they go lower while I get some cash. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [13 August 2004, top] |
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No Stuffing This Week Because I'm On Vacation
... I'm on vacation this week; therefore, this week's Stocks::Stuffer contains only a brief comment about the use of the word investor. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [10 August 2004, top] |
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Gains Are Falling Faster Than A Speeding Bullet
... The market is full of good buys if one is willing to assume the risk and volatility. Lots of disappointing earning announcements are making portfolio managers mad and they are selling some of their holdings. This unconditional selling creates buying opportunities. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [30 July 2004, top] |
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Many Stocks Are In a Free Fall
... The first half of 2004 has been terrible for low-priced stocks. As more and more stocks continue to make new 52-week lows, the number of good buys increase in number. The short-term orientation of the stock markets has to change; if it doesn't, then I don't see why anybody would want to be a long-term investor. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [23 July 2004, top] |
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Lots of Stocks Making New 52-Week Lows
... More and more stocks are making new 52-week lows creating numerous buying opportunities. GDT::Portfolio has limited cash, but it did manage to do four small buys this week. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [16 July 2004, top] |
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Limited Stuffing This Week Because I'm Roadtripping
... There is limited stuff is this week's Stocks::Stuffer because I spent the week roadtripping around the midwest part of the U.S.A. This week's posting contains current GDT::Portfolio 'Buy' rated stocks. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [09 July 2004, top] |
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The Fed Ups Interest Rates 0.25% to 1.25%
... The Federal Reserve under the leadership of Alan Greenspan upped the federal funds rate from 1% to 1.25%. This was the first interest rate increase by the Fed in four years. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [02 July 2004, top] |
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Greedy Lawyers Equals Class Action Suits
... Last week I cautioned about the return of shareholder class action suits. This week five of them were filed against Hanger Orthopedic. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [25 June 2004, top] |
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Shareholder Class Action Suits About To Return?
... Two GDT::Portfolio stocks got hit hard this week: Hanger Orthopedic and Red Hat. In addition, with many stocks well below their 52-week highs, I will not be surprised if we don't see a slew of shareholder class action suits. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [18 June 2004, top] |
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Stock Markets Close to Honor Ronald Reagan
... The death of Ronald Reagan causes the markets to be closed on Friday, 11 June 2004. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [11 June 2004, top] |
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Buying Opportunities Remain Plentiful
... There were 5 buys this week ADSX, BEAS, EBIO, IOM, NOVL. Iomega (IOM) and BEA Systems (BEAS) are new positions. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [04 June 2004, top] |
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Volatile Times Make For Volatile Markets
... Some stocks are making new 52-week highs and others are starting to return to their 52-week highs. The U.S. government, however, is warning us that the United States may experience a terror attack over the summer months. It is a volatile world and so it is not suprise that we have a volatile markets. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [28 May 2004, top] |
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Some Stocks Have High Short-Interest Ratios
... Some of GDT::Portfolio largest holdings have high short interest ratios. If these stock prices start to go up, then short sellers will have to buy in order to cover their positions potentially causing the stocks to go even higher. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [21 May 2004, top] |
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Stock Prices Continue Huge Percentage Moves Up and Down
... The percentage moves that stocks continue to make are amazing. Up 10%, down 8%, up 7%, down 11%, up 15%, down 21%, up 9%, down 10%, up 25%, and so on. It is fun when the stocks go up, but it is painful when they go down. The bottom line is nobody can predict when the next 911 is going to happen. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [14 May 2004, top] |
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Low-Priced Stocks Keep Getting Lower Priced
... Many stocks are well off their 52-week highs. We used this week to add/initiate positions in five different stocks.. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [07 May 2004, top] |
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Maybe We Should Take The Money And Run
... Our goal is to be a long-term investor, but the temptation to take the money and run is strong. Viisage offers a good example. On 01 April 2004, VISG shares were at $7.68; by mid-month the stock hit $14.30; at the end of the month it is at $8.50. It was tempting to sell when the stock spiked to $14, but our goal is to be a long-term investor (not a trader). [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [30 April 2004, top] |
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Profit Taking Makes Long Term Investing Hard
... This stock market has not been much fun lately. Concerns about interest rates along with profit taking are making the market a wild ride. It is difficult to be a long-term investor. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [23 April 2004, top] |
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Inflation Rates Are On the Rise
... Inflation appears to be making a comeback. Some inflation is probably good, but it is nasty for those of us on fixed income. Rising inflation rates may result in rising interest rates. Generally, stock markets don't like it when interest rates go up. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [16 April 2004, top] |
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War on Terrorism is a Problem
... The war on terrorism appears to be getting worse rather than better; however, the U.S. economy appears to have pockets of strength and pockets of weakness. If Wall Street climbs a wall of worry, then there is lots to be worried about. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [09 April 2004, top] |
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AT&T Removed From the Dow
... My first adult employer -- AT&T -- has been removed from the Dow after joining it 1939. Kodak and International Paper have also been removed. This week GDT::Portfolio had two sells (Digital Think, Stewart Enterprises) and two buys (Firstwave Technologies, Epoch Biosciences). [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [02 April 2004, top] |
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Stock Market Volatility Not Going Away Anytime Soon
... The week starts off in a terrible way with 29 of 30 stocks down (the other was unchanged). Our world is not in good shape and owning stocks is more risky today than ever before. Volatility is the best way to describe today's stock markets. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [26 March 2004, top] |
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Care Must Be Used When Bottom Fishing
... Many investors are probably 'bottom fishing' right now. There are numerous attractive 'Buys' right now. For example, VA Software under $3, Lynx Therapeutics under $5, Epoch Biosciences under $2.25, SGI under $3, and Wireless Facilities under $12. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [19 March 2004, top] |
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Low-Priced Stocks Take a Hit
... The week started off with three difficult down days. We used the market volitility to do some portfolio adjustments executing 4 buys and 2 sales. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [12 March 2004, top] |
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Mamma.com (nasdaq::MAMA) added to GDT::Portfolio
... This stock market continues to see stocks go up and down in dramatic fashion. I am convinced there is lots of money being made by some investors. Mamma.com was added to the GDT::portfolio after it more than doubled in one day. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [06 March 2004, top] |
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Timing the Market is Tough
... Timing the stock market is non-trivial (and I consider it nearly impossible). GDT::Portfolio stocks had a so-so week that included a mis-timed buy of Epoch Biosciences and Viisage providing some upside thrills. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [28 February 2004, top] |
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Keep an Eye on the IPO Activity
... There is lots of anticipation about Google going public. There are more and more companies going public and we have to be careful about this. Speculation is that Google may go public late this spring or early in the summer. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [20 February 2004, top] |
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Many Investors Like to Sell on Good News
... Lots of stocks have had good upward climbs and I suspect many investors are selling when good news is report. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [13 February 2004, top] |
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Risks, Risks, Risks
... Risks, risks, risks. This stock market is all about assuming risks. It is not uncommon for some shares to rise 10% one day and fall 10% the next. For many investors, these volatile prices fluctuations can be tough for stomach. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [06 February 2004, top] |
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It is Bad When the Market Goes Bad
... When this stock market decides to be bad, then it can be bad. This week Digital Think provides an excellent example by falling 38% in a single day. These type of events make it difficult on long-term investors. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [30 January 2004, top] |
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The Temptation to Chase Stocks is Strong
... Low-priced high-technology stocks continue to do well; however, investors practice caution when buying. For example, last year (i.e. 2003) Taser International was the best performing Arizona-based stock rising from $4.14 to $84.37 for a 1938% gain. On 21 January 2004, TASR stock was at $118.39 -- up another 40%. The company has recently announced a 3-for-1 stock split. Although Taser International may have a great long term future, I find it difficult to buy shares after such a huge price increase because this is often referred to as chasing stocks and that is typically not a good thing to do. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [23 January 2004, top] |
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Diversity is Both Good and Bad
... I have used the strong start in 2004 to raise some cash for future buying opportunities. Although diversification is important, the more stocks you follow the more time it takes to monitor portfolio activities. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [16 January 2004, top] |
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Buyers Beware
... GDT::Portfolio stocks have a great first full week of trading in 2004. 14 stocks ended the week up at least 10%. SGI was the big winner moving up 73%. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [10 January 2004, top] |
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2004 Off To a Good Start
... 2003 comes to an end with stock markets up for the first time in three years. I'll be happy if 2004 is half as good as 2003. [ ...comments on selected stocks...] [02 January 2004, top] |
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Welcome to Year 2004
... Happy New Year! welcome to 2004. The 2003 Stocks Stuffer has been archived. [01 January 2004, top] |
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