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Three Things to Like About Technical Communications

TCCO.OB), a microcap manufacturer of encrypted communications devices. It took me weeks to even accumulate a small position at the prices I wanted to pay. The stock is damn difficult to buy, at least near the bid. But its worth it. There are three ...

From MICROCAP SPECULATOR, Seeking Alpha,  18 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Yahoo!

Sino-Global Shipping America: Technical Strength, But Structural Red Flags

At first glance, Chinese microcap shipping concern Sino-Global Shipping America (SINO) has a lot going for it. The chart looks like it will at least retest highs around 5, which would be a gain of over 40% from here. The stock has a small float, over $6 ...

From MICROCAP SPECULATOR, Seeking Alpha,  17 Nov 2009

Google Chrome for Traders

Next to dedicated trading platforms, web browsers are the most important software programs used by most traders. They are a vital link to the information upon which our trading decisions are based. At the same time, they are unreliable. Every trader ...

From MICROCAP SPECULATOR, Seeking Alpha,  12 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Microsoft Corporation,  Yahoo!

Coffee Consolidation: Diedrich Sells Out to Peet’s

A few weeks ago I wrote about the perils of shorting Diedrich Coffee (Nasdaq:DDRX) going into the strong holiday season. One thing I hadn’t considered: a potential buyout. After the bell Monday, DDRX shares were halted while the company announced that ...

From MICROCAP SPECULATOR, Seeking Alpha,  3 Nov 2009

Sold Gold

Is gold setting up for a breather? It sure seems that way to me, and I have adjusted my portfolio accordingly. I took profits on nearly all of my gold mining stock positions on Wednesday, and (gasp!) actually have daytraded gold futures from the short ...

From MICROCAP SPECULATOR, ETF Investor,  16 Oct 2009

Interactive Brokers Mishap: When Online Brokers Break Down

I’m hearing a lot of stories from Interactive Brokers (IBKR) customers that lost their connection Friday afternoon. You are not alone. It happened to me too. At around 2:15 Central / 3:15 Eastern, my Trader Workstation screen began showing only ...

From MICROCAP SPECULATOR, Seeking Alpha,  4 Oct 2009
Related Topics: TD Ameritrade

Rentech Blows Away Estimates

We are pleased to report our first profitable quarter ever. The cost reductions we implemented in addition to exceptional management of our fertilizer business have provided us with a foundation from which we can continue to execute on our alternative ...

From MICROCAP SPECULATOR, ETF Investor,  11 Aug 2009
Related Topics: Rentech, Inc.

Why I'm Not Buying Biovest... Yet

Every year about this time, the biotech and pharma world turns its focus to the annual American Society of Clinical Oncologist [ASCO]. I’m told by a few readers who concentrate on these stocks that the hit from this year’s meeting was a tiny pink sheet ...

From MICROCAP SPECULATOR, ETF Investor,  7 Jun 2009

RealNetworks: Another Small Internet Stock Trading Under Cash

On the whole, RealNetworks lost money last quarter, at least on a GAAP basis (RNWK says it made $4.8M in adjusted EBITDA). RealNetworks operates four discreet business units: Music: mostly Rhapsody, a subscription-based service that competes with ...

From MICROCAP SPECULATOR, ETF Investor,  28 May 2009
Related Topics: RealNetworks, Inc.,  Napster, Inc.,  Best Buy Co., Inc.,  Green Day

Is Gold Breaking Out? Will That Bring Wedding Bells to Junior Miners?

Gold is a strange commodity. Everybody seems to have a very strong opinion on the metal. Half are absolutely assured that it will drop to $700 in the next few months, and the other half are just as convinced that $1500+ prices are around the corner. ...

From MICROCAP SPECULATOR, ETF Investor,  8 May 2009

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