Portfolio of the Week

[skiracer]

I like MSN Money for things like insider trading, ownership, stock ratings and earnings etc.... they show much heavier institutional selling rather than buying. Also earning were off from previous qtrs. but 4th qtr. may have been up a little over last yr. 4th qtr. Also weekly chart is giving a channel short signal. But who knows. I wasn't critisizing the stock or play just was curious about what Webs saw. One other thing. I don't believe anything IBD has to say but that's up to everyone to make their own decisions on that.

[Gatorman]

My Pick is LEND

In keeping with Skiracer's suggestion of explaining our picks....I like this stock from both a fundamental and technical viewpoint. It is 1st in it's industry group per IBD, is 2nd technically in it's group and 2nd in fundamentals. IBD has an EPS rating of 86 with an RS of 75. It is under heavy accumulation by institutions. LEND is rated a 9 by StockScouter at MSN where it also is listed as having strong institutional buying. There appears technically to be a cup with handle although the handle is relatively short but there has been a significant dryup in volume lately. "Experts" have been forecasting the end of the housing market for several months but I believe there is room left to grow especially with some doubt regarding further tightening by the Fed.

[skiracer]

Gator,
It was only a suggestion but at least in doing what you did you can validate your reasoning for making the play. Great job.

[Gatorman]

Gator,
It was only a suggestion but at least in doing what you did you can validate your reasoning for making the play. Great job.

Ski:
I like the idea of offering reasons for our picks. It not only helps to see the perspective of the entrants but it also encourages us to examine our own choices and learn even more after the contest is over when we examine how they fared.

[dmk112]

I think TIII is Poormans' stock of the week (last week).

[dmk112]

SKI & BillyJoe, I think Yahoo finance has the most uptodate and accurate information...IMO

[dmk112]

I'm going with HOM - long as my pick this week. I think it may have put in a low on Friday since this "news" of the private placement was @ 5.50/share . So maybe 5.51 was the bottom. I am reserving this stock but I will wait until Monday to enter.

[Websman]

I think TIII is Poormans' stock of the week (last week).

Poormans is my hero.

[spikefader]

My pick this week is AET. See if I can't improve my numbers!


Good luck all.

[Karel]

This week my pick is SNDK (long, always long). I really liked the action of GES last week, but of course bow to Webs, with my hat off. Why SNDK? Well, I am a mechanical guy, and for this competition decided on the 8th stock on my screen. I am lazy. There you have it.

Regards,

Karel

[skiracer]

SKI & BillyJoe, I think Yahoo finance has the most uptodate and accurate information...IMO

DMK,
I use Yahoo Market Tracker for their live streaming quotes daily but hardly ever use their financial site for anything. You were right about them having more updated info. I just took a look at TIII an there is alot more current financial info on them at Yahoo. i'm going to have to start using them more often for this type of info. Thanks.

[RL]

My pick this week Is AKAM don't ask me why. Would love to give a reason like SKI wants us to do but do not have the ability to read financial reports as I should I check out the earnings on three or four stocks stare at charts waiting for them to say something have a couple of beers throw a dart and that Is It.
GO BILLS

[billyjoe]

Computer problems if you don't hear from me.

billyjoe

[Runner]

My pick for this week is nothing. I’ve chosen to sit out this week. I feel it is not wise opening new positions long or short. You ask how can you play or win if you don’t enter? Well in real life I’m not playing yet and so why should I enter a play game if I’m not willing to play now for real? Lye you can penalize me the 5 points if you wish.

Just trying to follow my real game plan here and I see above average risk entering the markets at current levels. I’m bull but a cautious bull for now. I do think many set-ups will occur during the next pullback.

Runner

[skiracer]

My pick this week Is AKAM don't ask me why. Would love to give a reason like SKI wants us to do but do not have the ability to read financial reports as I should I check out the earnings on three or four stocks stare at charts waiting for them to say something have a couple of beers throw a dart and that Is It.
GO BILLS

Ray,
I, for one, would never hold it against you. It was just a suggestion prompted by Webs pick and no big deal one way or another. I know you're still holding MOT until Dec. 15. I'm out of it with decent gains but wish I would have stayed in because it looks great for $25/26 range if this current uptrend holds. Good luck with MOT. Some breakout on AKAM last week. Hope you're not to late to the party.