The Babe's Trades

[Louetta]

Just a little more: As an example, I hate Black Box because it relies on a computer to spit out stocks (no rhyme or reason) every Monday morning (what is magic about Monday?). At least 5 buys and 5 sells per Monday. And there's a lot of jumping in or out in one week, followed by jumping back in the next week, etc. etc. etc. Way too many trades for my liking (especially when competing with the herd), so you get my meaning. Z does offer $3.00 trades, but haven't tried them. Let me know if you need more information from my experience with other ports.

Thank you, I will get back to you I'm sure.

[riverbabe]

Just a little more: As an example, I hate Black Box because it relies on a computer to spit out stocks (no rhyme or reason) every Monday morning (what is magic about Monday?). At least 5 buys and 5 sells per Monday. And there's a lot of jumping in or out in one week, followed by jumping back in the next week, etc. etc. etc. Way too many trades for my liking (especially when competing with the herd), so you get my meaning. Z does offer $3.00 trades, but haven't tried them. Let me know if you need more information from my experience with other ports.

[riverbabe]

Well I have demurred on the Wizard. It puts me in mind of the Rubik's cube in the number of approaches and variables one has to chose from. Even the lists it produces don't seem really to do a good job of isolating "good" stocks. If that was possible we'd all just run screens. Zack's does interest me. For starters I thought I might take the basic one year subscription for $270 or so whatever the exact amount. That will give me all the stock ratings and access to charts and some sub-set of the emails. I need to learn more about the information related to the charts.

Ah Hah! Billy and I are both in good company! Be sure to take a tutorial on how the ratings are done because there is a "time factor" involved as to when and how the ratings change (like after earnings), and in respect to the number of stocks allowed at each rating. In addition to the usual charts, the charts most valuable to me in the left menu are "price and (analyst) consensus", "price and EPS surprise", and another combining both charts. The "style scores" are new and relate to the type of portfolio (growth, value, momentum) you would find them in. Z recommends that you choose a portfolio and follow it faithfully without deviation for best results. Of course, being independent, I absolutely don't do that and am all over the map. LOL The hardest part is getting a good price when the herd jumps in on the email. I just set a limit and use patience. There are at least two portfolios (and maybe two more) I hate with a passion, so let me know if you have questions. Good luck.

[Louetta]

First, please understand that these thoughts are from someone whose eyes glaze over at the word "fundamentals." I tried that free trial and, after trying to figure out how to use it for a full day and ending up with a headache, decided to revert to the KISS principle. I play to my strengths, technical and behavioral analyses. Besides, I think it costs extra over the "Ultimate" sub. I'm happy to rely on a pro's fundy analysis (like the Huge One's and Zack's). From monthly Z's webinars, I have learned how to use the valuable info and charts they provide to the greatest advantage. The Research Wizard might be great for you, just not for me. Let me know how you do with it. I'm interested.

Well I have demurred on the Wizard. It puts me in mind of the Rubik's cube in the number of approaches and variables one has to chose from. Even the lists it produces don't seem really to do a good job of isolating "good" stocks. If that was possible we'd all just run screens. Zack's does interest me. For starters I thought I might take the basic one year subscription for $270 or so whatever the exact amount. That will give me all the stock ratings and access to charts and some sub-set of the emails. I need to learn more about the information related to the charts.

[riverbabe]

VRNG drama still ongoing. Good Grief!

Vringo officially seeks Supreme Court review of Google ruling May 14 2015, 12:27 ET | By: Eric Jhonsa, SA News Editor

• Vringo (VRNG +3.4%) has officially filed a petition for a Supreme Court review of last August's federal appeals court (CAFC) ruling that overturned a Virginia jury's infringement verdict against Google.
• The company stated in December it planned to seek a Supreme Court review, after the CAFC denied Vringo's petition for an en banc review of its ruling. The S.C. only reviews a tiny % of petitioned cases.
• Vringo's petition argues "the Supreme Court should intervene to ensure that patent litigation does not continue to be at risk of arbitrary re-litigation years after a patent has been issued by appellate judges who did not witness the trial and have only the cold record to review."
• Separately, VRNG)+Patent/10556062.html" target="_blank">ZTE states China's patent re-examination board has invalidated a Vringo patent for the 13th time in 9 months. The invalidations come ahead of a June 1 hearing by a Shenzhen court for a ZTE anti-monopoly suit against Vringo.

[riverbabe]

People I know are into the COLL IPO. They have been backing the company privately for some period of time.

http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/da...4679z424b4.htm

Thank you for this. It all sounds reassuringly familiar (I understood every word). Great proven and needed product. Another long, drawn out and risky process (including patent infringement litigation) until we can make money. But a potential jackpot at the end of the rainbow. Ordinarily right up my alley because I really like the odds here. But I'm not as young as you, and realistically have to take into consideration the time factor to fruition. Otherwise I would jump on it in a heart beat. Thank you again.

[Louetta]

People I know are into the COLL IPO. They have been backing the company privately for some period of time.

http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1267565/000104746915004524/a2224679z424b4.htm

[Louetta]

First, please understand that these thoughts are from someone whose eyes glaze over at the word "fundamentals." I tried that free trial and, after trying to figure out how to use it for a full day and ending up with a headache, decided to revert to the KISS principle. I play to my strengths, technical and behavioral analyses. Besides, I think it costs extra over the "Ultimate" sub. I'm happy to rely on a pro's fundy analysis (like the Huge One's and Zack's). From monthly Z's webinars, I have learned how to use the valuable info and charts they provide to the greatest advantage. The Research Wizard might be great for you, just not for me. Let me know how you do with it. I'm interested.

Thanks. So far all their Wizard communications have been uncluttered by any cost information.

[billyjoe]

River, I thought the "Wizard" only stumped me. Well, I'm in good company !

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

[riverbabe]

Barb, I wondered if you have experience with Zack's Research Wizard. I've been given a two-week trial. I'm not usually big on running scans but they do seem to have data on earnings, changes and estimates that others don't have.

Would like to know any thoughts you may have.

First, please understand that these thoughts are from someone whose eyes glaze over at the word "fundamentals." I tried that free trial and, after trying to figure out how to use it for a full day and ending up with a headache, decided to revert to the KISS principle. I play to my strengths, technical and behavioral analyses. Besides, I think it costs extra over the "Ultimate" sub. I'm happy to rely on a pro's fundy analysis (like the Huge One's and Zack's). From monthly Z's webinars, I have learned how to use the valuable info and charts they provide to the greatest advantage. The Research Wizard might be great for you, just not for me. Let me know how you do with it. I'm interested.

[Louetta]

Barb, I wondered if you have experience with Zack's Research Wizard. I've been given a two-week trial. I'm not usually big on running scans but they do seem to have data on earnings, changes and estimates that others don't have.

Would like to know any thoughts you may have.

[Louetta]

Just been notified that Windows 10 is a FREE upgrade from Windows 7 (with Service Pack 1) when it comes out later this year. Hooray!

Yup. And I understand it's very 7 like (as opposed to .

[riverbabe]

Thank you for all the info, RB. I'm being lobbied to wait for Windows 10.

Just been notified that Windows 10 is a FREE upgrade from Windows 7 (with Service Pack 1) when it comes out later this year. Hooray!

[joshcord]

Thxs. Glad I asked!

[riverbabe]

Hi River et al, maybe this is replacing the tech forum so will ask opinion here; any thoughts on BIDU? Looks a little like a MM chart. Still considering....

Hi Josh. I see consolidation on daily and weekly. Triple top from Feb. at about 220. Resistance at 200 dma at about 218 and 200 dma on both charts. Zacks rank 4 (sell). Most recent earnings was a miss. Earnings 4/29. Your guess is as good as mine. Not currently on my watch list. Minus news, today's rise might be in response to recent tech earnings reports.