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I think the IPHONE is a big deal but riddle me this, we all know it's coming as SIRI said so in quarter 2... why do people expect such an immediate spike on the official news release? I mean I would love to see that but it's not really new news... no?Quote:
Originally Posted by bassmaster
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Originally Posted by trippingthespeculatingpos
It is easy when you get to the 400 or 500 percent profit mark sell. You cant be pissed even if it gos up what the hell you made 400 or 500 % on your money and if it gos down then buy it back again.
Generally, the IRS will allow you to decide which shares were actually sold.
It states in the IRS codes that you must communicate with your broker your desire to sell which lot. So email your broker and tell them that you want to designate which block you want to sell. They will tell you they don't have the capability to do this, and to just do it manually on your tax return.
In my opinion (and my opinion only), this should suffice for "notifying your broker regarding which lot you want to sell". Make sure you have that email handy, in case you ever get audited to prove that you did infact inform them, and they said that you can take care of it yourself. (in addition to not offering financial advice because I am not a financial advisor, I am also not advising you on legal or tax matters, because I am not a lawyer or a tax proffesional.).
newman do u actually email them? and u have to do it before?
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Originally Posted by dmo2424
B/C we jumped from the .30's TO 60's on very little to no news at all:D
Yes. I agree on your skyrocket scenario for sure. I think if earnings are lousy, but guidance is good, stock still flies. If they have bad or neutral Q1 and give no guidance or pessimistic guidance, stock drops. I'm betting we fall somewhere between 'skyrocket' and up some, because I think guidance will be good, and the street will buy into it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Newman
I do it once each year. I have that email on file for that tax year. I do not do it for each and every trade. I have been told that this is acceptable by Scottrade, but past that I have never verified it. Again, I am no lawyer and not a tax professional. I do not know if this would hold up in an audit situation.
well shit if the broker cant identify the exact shares sold then how the hell can you.
1. market sentimentQuote:
Originally Posted by dmo2424
2. after the sirius app is released, each week when apple tallies the total downloads and lists the most popular it will make news(not headlines) and sirius will be high on the top downloads list. if/when it's on the top of the downloads list it can translate to higher revenue and less churn.
3. guidance from the internet stream DURING A QUARTER. we will know how many people download this app, and get a clearer picture of how this aspect of the company is making money.
Everyone have a good day ,off to play golf in my wed. golf league...
FORE!!!!:offtopic:
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Originally Posted by underway
the only guidance we will get from siriusxm is EBITDA......THEY STOPPED REPORTING GUIDANCE ON EVERYTHING ELSE, as per they're last CC...please correct me if i'm wrong.
Couple quickies and I have to go! No name calling in todays thread...makes for an easier read..but not quite as funny....losers.
The Ford debate....coming from a zone manager who has been with Ford wholesaling cars/trucks since 2001. "The only reason Ford is not getting a beating as bad as Chrysler/Gm is real simple...a loan. Ford took a 13B loan before loans dried up....they saw this coming before the other two and for that they will be rewarded. The car industry is in serious trouble..don't get it twisted. Bond holders in GM might have to take 20-30c on the dollar if BK court has its way. Back to F, check me on this, they secured a loan in summer of 08. This loan was the only difference on the balance sheets of the big three. As for trading F, I think there is no better stock to take a position in, I had no powder when this stock was way down, I was chomping at the bit but because Mel took all of my money, I currently own none.
F is going to come out of this mess as for the others not sure. They are cutting jobs all over the place, Brother in Law and sister said when you come to work, you better look busy, filling out TPS reports or whatever the hell you have to do. I own and F150 with 360k miles original engine, tank. The lady drives a FOCUS, kind of like a golf cart, I drive a F250 with the long bed, its a monster and the engine is insane, 6.4turbo diesel. Pulls my 24' Maxum like nothing is behind us. Long live F. They make great vehicles. I think Ford will come out in front in the next 3-5 yrs.
As for SIRI no take down today atleast not yet. If entire market goes red by the end of the day it should pull us in.
I tried to pull off a swing move today no luck yet...from this morning.
FF is awesome..I am a commish also four years running. Romo is the man, almost as good as Big Ben.
I am waiting on the take down..by order in .405 15k.....sell order in .4795 20k...good luck all...play the swings because they are vicious.
To the buy and hold camp....remember 5 2's equals one 10. Don't always shoot for the supermodel at the bar....the 2's work much harder for your attention. In this analogy Mel on the unicorn with a dividend on his back is the supermodel...guess what she/he is not coming over to your table to buy you drinks...food for thought.
Tripp: Not that hard. Just get a statement of all of your Buys and Sells, and figure out where you bought and where you sold. I generally stick with even numbered blocks on my buys, and any time I put in a sell, I sell the same sized block. Makes it much easier.
For instance: Buy 10k, sell 10k. Buy 25k, sell 10k and then sell 15k, etc.
Otherwise, just figure out your average PPS on the block that you sold vs the sales price.
It is not that your broker CANNOT do it. It is that they WILL NOT do it. TDAmeritrade does it for their customers. I have been tempted to switch since TDA has all of the benefits... only differnece is once SIRI hits $1, it would be cheaper to trade with Scottrade...
I'm sure you're right about the past. Could be this CC as well, but I don't think so. I believe we'll hear positive, more comprehensive guidance. The analysts will press them for this now that they are 'out of the woods' (kinda). and, I believe Liberty (now hold like 6 BOD seats) will push them towards this type of guidance....the kind that viable companies give. That's the message they want to convey: hey, we're an f'n monopoly, we have Liberty Media behind us, content no one else has, and iPhone app.....future so bright ya gotta wear shades! IMHO.Quote:
Originally Posted by bassmaster
Hi, I should do a commerical for TDA. The 500 free trades ($4975) is like they are giving me back what ING stole from me.
Problem is, you have to use all of those trades in a month.
Who trades that damn many times?
If that was spread out over 6 months or until they were used up, I would jump at it in heartbeat.
actually i THINK i might be wrong...now i vaguely remember they stopped subscriber related guidance only. blehhhhhh...somebody clear this up plz..ty
Just wanted to pass my artwork along, it really just states how I am feeling!
They stopped everything bassmaster. The only thing they would confirm is that they were sticking by their guidance of OVER 300 million EBITDA for 2009 before Capex. That is the only guidance they would give.
I do not see them giving any further guidance until the OEM situation is a bit more stable.
I will only be looking for one thing this quarter: EBITDA. If it is positive, we skyrocket, regardless of subscription adds/losses. If it is negative, then it depends on HOW negative and what the rest of the numbers look like.