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Bought HGR @ 16.58
Posted on June 30, 2008 | No CommentsSince I was stopped out of Terra Industries (TRA), I replaced the holding with the next investment from the screen Hanger Orthopedic Group (HGR). -
Sold TRA @ 49.47
Posted on June 30, 2008 | No CommentsI was stopped out of the Terra Industries (TRA) position at $49.47. This was a loss of about 8.8%. A little below my stop loss target. But I hadn’t set the automatic stop loss so I had to pull the trigger myself. -
Ominous Beginnings
Posted on June 24, 2008 | No CommentsI did it. I placed my money where my mouth is. I implemented my plan. A day later than I will be, violation of my rules, but it is really moot as there won’t be a real affect. So here how it plays out on... -
SBUX Continues Its Climb
Posted on June 5, 2008 | No CommentsSBUX continues to show strength over the last few weeks. The stock appears to be entering a trading range between around $18.00 and $18.50. The low end is about a 13% gain and the higher end is about a 16% gain. SBUX has showed continue... -
Missed Opportunity (Lesson Learned) – SBUX May $16 Put
Posted on May 16, 2008 | No CommentsThis was a missed opportunity that hurts. As previously posted (Bought to Open SQXQQ @ .17), I Bought to Open the SBUX May $16 Put as a hedge against a short term price decline. Although it served original purpose, I recognized a profit opportunity but... -
SBUX Rallies
Posted on May 16, 2008 | No CommentsShares of Starbucks rallied today as Nelson Peltz’s Trian Partners disclosed a 800,000 share stake in the Company. Other funds also took a position while some cut their holdings. The key, though was Peltz’s stake. Peltz is known for demanding change in companies in which...