Portfolio of the Week

[riverbabe]

Okay then, ALY long. River

[peanuts]

Week 6, Day 1

Week 6 - Jungle Safari

This is the challenge for the week: The players are all dropped into the middle of the jungle by the ruler, Mr Market. He has commanded that we all bring back to him the finest treasures which we will find. He is HUGE, and we must all obey. Meats and cheeses are standard gifts and what is brought back from the jungle should be better than these staples. The journey will be exciting and filled with danger at every bend. Do not disappoint Mr. Market.

Day 1 - anyone got a map?

A few players began their hunt for treasure on the wrong foot, it seems. Gatorman is a little hung over from this weekend, but he still has a great idea for the Huge one. Let's see if he gets there. Rob has stepped into some googy mud and is making no progress. Despite the warnings from the others, Lyehopper decided to try for a tough, but extremely lucrative treasure. His journey will not go smoothly.

Jumping off to an enormous lead, skiracer grabs the infamous FORG and bolts to where he thinks Mr. Market is. He holds a mighty treasure, but greed may affect his journey more than he thinks... Jiesen began yelling from the start, "THE CURE, THE CURE, I'VE GOT THE CURE" What ailment he is able to cure, we don't know, yet. But one thing is for sure- that little mouse can r.u.n. Keep an eye out for snakes. Karel is trying to carry quite a large load back to Mr. Market. He's used to it, by now, but muscles eventually wear down. We'll see how strong Karel is by the fifth day.

let-it-ride is playing cards with the CASH monkeys. These guys have neither a plan or a treasure, but let-it-ride does, and he's just sitting quietly, waiting for his chance to show off to Mr. Market. Websman and peanuts are tied for now, but the Vulcan may have something up his sleeve...

(oh, sorry you're red, StkyTreat... you're supposed to be green, dude)

[riverbabe]

Jus' so ya'll know, the AMEX had a major breakdown today, so I kept waiting in vain for a good entry into ALY. Still not up at close of market. Any other POTWs in the same predicament? Let the games begin tomorrow (I hope).

[peanuts]

Jus' so ya'll know, the AMEX had a major breakdown today, so I kept waiting in vain for a good entry into ALY. Still not up at close of market. Any other POTWs in the same predicament? Let the games begin tomorrow (I hope).

I did not know that the AMEX had a major breakdown today, and I can't seem to find any news on it either. Do you have an article or link, babe? I saw some posts in other places that mentioned other people having issues with AMEX today...

What do you think is going to happen tomorrow? High volatility?

[riverbabe]

I did not know that the AMEX had a major breakdown today, and I can't seem to find any news on it either. Do you have an article or link, babe? I saw some posts in other places that mentioned other people having issues with AMEX today...

What do you think is going to happen tomorrow? High volatility?

Peanuts, from RealMoney on thestreet.com yesterday: columnist conversation

Hal Uy
Problems at AMEX
2/5/2007 3:35 PM EST

The AMEX is experiencing major technical issues. Trading is unavailable.

I have absolutely no idea what will happen today. Riverbabe

[peanuts]

Peanuts, from RealMoney on thestreet.com yesterday: columnist conversation

Hal Uy
Problems at AMEX
2/5/2007 3:35 PM EST

The AMEX is experiencing major technical issues. Trading is unavailable.

I have absolutely no idea what will happen today. Riverbabe

I'm surprised that the AP hasn't run an article, yet. This seems like it could be news worthy. Does the AMEX system have holes? An article like that needs to be well timed, I guess... make sure everyone has their ducks in order before making a big stink over trading security.

Alot of times I look back and ask myself, "what just happened?"

[peanuts]

The daily re-cap will be late tonight. If you are unhappy, see skiracer for any complaints and requests for refunds.

[skiracer]

The daily re-cap will be late tonight. If you are unhappy, see skiracer for any complaints and requests for refunds.

Having dinner with your "friend" tonight?

[peanuts]

Having dinner with your "friend" tonight?

I was chopping wood then I went to the hardware store for some tools and supplies. I've got a nice fire now and should enjoy the movie, Narnia, that she's bringing over.

I wonder if I'll find out how it ends...

[skiracer]

I was chopping wood then I went to the hardware store for some tools and supplies. I've got a nice fire now and should enjoy the movie, Narnia, that she's bringing over.

I wonder if I'll find out how it ends...

That's a decent movie. Be sure to watch it all as it gets better towards the end. I though you had Stockboy coming over.

[peanuts]

Week 6, day 2

Week 6 - Jungle Safari

day 2 - gifts for the Huge one

Playing cards only inspired let-it-ride to get Mr Market's gift immediately and make a run for the palace. I think el Hugo will like it! Dung beetles tripped skiracer and is the only reason for him to be in second place. Peter Hansen is stronger than anyone imagined. He's trying to bring all of China back to Mr Market. The real question is, what is China doing in the jungle?

Sticky got hammered 3 feet into the ground by King Kong. After he's done shaking, he might be able to make it out. Lyehopper got lucky and made a right turn and slid down an embankment, into a river, and then found a nice clearing once he got out of the water and dried off. Now he's got to figure out a new path to take, but he should be able to see the way. Rob is still stuck in the googy mud.

The beating of a drum is heard in the far-off distance

[IIC]

I was chopping wood then I went to the hardware store for some tools and supplies. I've got a nice fire now and should enjoy the movie, Narnia, that she's bringing over.

I wonder if I'll find out how it ends...

I was lurking outside of Peanut's place this evening and was able to take this quick photo of his date...Guess she is in charge of dessert...

[ParkTwain]

Same people, same stocks

I see that the same people are entering POTW with the same stock, week after week. This is perhaps a symptom of overall stagnation on $$MM$$ that was commented on elsewhere. The POTW should reward those who can keep their stockpicking eye sharp every week, by requiring a different pick every week.

Perhaps a new rule: A player's POTW pick can't be reused until 4 weeks from its initial use. (So I guess the players can fall back on recycling four stocks instead of only one!)

[jiesen]

ha! guilty as charged...

(by the way, I oppose that rule for obvious selfish reasons)

[Karel]

ha! guilty as charged...

(by the way, I oppose that rule for obvious selfish reasons)

Me too, me too!

But that is my strategy! I have explained it some posts back, and I prefer to stick to it. If anyone thinks (s)he can do better than me, feel free to try! My aim is to pick a stock (preferably a basket of stocks) that gives me a solid return in the long run, and that becuase of the vagaries of price developments in general then also gives me a good chance to bag the gold once in a while.

Mr. Peanuts President, I move Mr. ParkTwain's suggestion to be suppressed.

Regards,

Karel