The Babe's Trades

[riverbabe]

RTRX -- I'm going to try to get in this one when the market opens next. It's a pretty aggressive/speculative buy for my casino account. (Disclaimer -- This post should not be construed as a recommendation to anyone else as I am not an analyst or a licensed broker. Just trading for my private account.)

Retrophin moves a step closer to becoming the new Questcor? Look at this baby go!

http://www.epvantage.com/Universal/View.aspx?type=Story&id=487311&isEPVantage=yes

[riverbabe]

Bot ALNY @ 78.21 av. (Hi Louetta)

[billyjoe]

Some trivia from Barbarella. The Evil lady Tyrant from the film, Anita Pallenberg, had affairs with at least 2 of the Rolling Stones, Brian Jones and Keith Richards. She and Richards have 2 children now in their 40's.

------------------billy

[riverbabe]

I've made $$ with AMBA in 2013 but every time I hear Ambarella I think http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Xo6FaypcpY . Am I stuck in the 60's or what ?

--------------------billy

Loved it too. Besides, I looked just like her then. Barbara aka Riverbabe

[billyjoe]

I've made $$ with AMBA in 2013 but every time I hear Ambarella I think http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Xo6FaypcpY . Am I stuck in the 60's or what ?

--------------------billy

[riverbabe]

Bot AMBA @ 29.70 av. Target is 34.40.

[riverbabe]

River, An impressive list. Lots of $$ to play with now. You might be "Ms. Market" . Was thinking of you while watching the Canadian sisters win those Mogul Gold and Silver medals in the Winter Olympics.

--------------------billy

Speaking of the Olympics, can't believe I actually watched 2 hours of CURLING last night!!!
(with eyes propped open; slept really well.) LOL

[billyjoe]

River, An impressive list. Lots of $$ to play with now. You might be "Ms. Market" . Was thinking of you while watching the Canadian sisters win those Mogul Gold and Silver medals in the Winter Olympics.

--------------------billy

[riverbabe]

Here's an update on my new buys (since 2/1/14). Am on a 30-day free sub from Zacks. The following are an experimental adventure... Have bot 100 shares each, except for NUAN where I added 1000 to an existing position, averaging down.

MDVN (74.76) -- [+8.64%] (Sold 2/11)
RCL (48.26) -- [+7.98%] (Sold 2/11)
NUAN (15.50) -- [-3.2%] (Sold 2/11 in decline after earnings report)
SFM (35.07) -- holding
VRX (134.97) -- [+4.62%] (Sold 2/11)

VRTU -- [+6.85%] (Sold 2/11) (MrM)
DAL -- [+7.98%] (Sold 2/11) (MrM)
AAPL -- [+6.67%] (Sold 2/11) (Me)

Done watching profits melt away. Just took > $8,000 profits. A bird in hand...and all that. Lots more opportunities out there. This is looking to be a bigger and better 2014.

[billyjoe]

Mimo, As of today Mr.Market is positive 35 out of his last 42 picks for 83.33%. I'd like to hit 70% this year. So far for 2014, 4 positive sales and 1 loser. Can't be too selective as it gets to a point of overthinking. Have to stick to my method. Probably will do fewer trades this year unless a wild bull starts running.

--------------------billy

[mimo_100]

good idea, billy. I also check vs. the IIC 100 and his power rankings for some kind of consensus. Of course, you can also look at the MrMarket method, which has proven to be very good in an up market.

[billyjoe]

River, Here are 5 #1's I really like: AER, VLCCF, GPRE, DEPO, CCRN. I bought 2 of their recommendations in the last 2 weeks. They both missed estimates and tanked. ELY and AFFX. My best results come from making a list of #1's then crosschecking with other sources. Whenever I get talked into buying something I wouldn't normally buy it usually doesn't turn out well.

---------------------billy

[riverbabe]

Here's an update on my new buys (since 2/1/14). Am on a 30-day free sub from Zacks. The following are an experimental adventure... Have bot 100 shares each, except for NUAN where I added 1000 to an existing position, averaging down.

MDVN (74.76)
RCL (48.26)
NUAN (15.50) -- [-3.2%] (Sold 2/11 @ 14.97 in decline after earnings report)
SFM (35.07)
VRX (134.97)

Will keep you posted on results.

[riverbabe]

Good job, River. I bailed at 3.36 and 3.10. That 6.5% against GOOG works out to a tremendous amount of $$. GOOG will try to find a way to prevent payment but it's too late for them, right? Do they have appeals?

--------------------billy

GOOG has appeals on everything!!! including the judge's middle name. Actually, so does VRNG, especially the nasty "laches" decision (remember?). Appeals could take a few more years. I'm bailing when the oink factor starts to kick in before friday close.

P.S. Jury said 3.5%. V asked for 3.5% - 7%. Judge came in with the beautiful 6.5%. Wonder if GOOG might just settle at this point?

[riverbabe]

Current strategy: Have VRNG in 4 different accounts, have to be very alert. Currently have limit sell orders at 5.97- 5.98 in each but can modify easily or go market. In PM got to about 5.60. Lot of selling pressure right now. Profit taking. Don't see squeeze yet. Ask currently 5.34. Isn't this fun? Need another cuppa joe and a ciggie. I'll keep quiet now...