Stock Pick of the Week: W. E. 14 Dec. 2012

[clarkrl2]

Rules:
1. Selection must be made prior to the opening bell on the first trading day of the week.
2. Selection may be changed up to the opening bell.
3. Starting price is the opening price on first trading day of week.
4. Ending price is closing price on last trading day of week.
5. No options or complex trading vehicles. Only stocks and ETFs.

To enter the game:
List your stock's symbol, Long or Short, Company name, what the company does and why you like the selection.


Congratulations to last week's winner "uncle23".

Moderators please pin the thread

[ModE98]

No place to run, no place to hide, so will just go back and run CGA (long) for this week. (China Green Agriculture).

[uncle23]

..........

DDD...........long

[kadee79]

No one pinned the thread....that's why I missed seeing it at first!

I have no idea yet. I'll be back later with a pick!

[Deleted]

ED - (L)

[ModE98]

Had a problem with server for a short time, so had to pin twice to get it to stick. Also, cannot do a thing about sticking until I check in after Clark posts the results, which seems tp average 7-8 pm EST. Once in a while DI or some other mod beats me to it. We try to catch it quickly, as available.
Sorry that you missed it, kadee. If Clark posts earlier than usual, takes time to catch up to the post. Please forgive

[clarkrl2]

Long BWS (Brown Shoe Company - footwear)
Another pick from my earnings surprise screen with upward estimate revisions.

[blackliver]

NOG long

[tyfighter3]

KOG long

[kadee79]

Dec 8, 2012 10:10:47 GMT -5 ModE98 said:

Had a problem with server for a short time, so had to pin twice to get it to stick. Also, cannot do a thing about sticking until I check in after Clark posts the results, which seems tp average 7-8 pm EST. Once in a while DI or some other mod beats me to it. We try to catch it quickly, as available.
Sorry that you missed it, kadee. If Clark posts earlier than usual, takes time to catch up to the post. Please forgive

You are forgiven! Several of us are old (including self here) and some times s*it happens! It usually works out at the end!


ASIA, short.....Asian Communications

[architecto25]

YHOO (Yahoo! inc.) (Long)

This stock has had a nice up trend for about 3 months; May not win,
but at least maybe he won't mingle around the starting gate like my
last pick did. The up trend could last another week...I'll know Friday.

[Bluerobin]

OFI, Over Hill Farms, long. They prepare frozen foods for various companies, including American Airlines and some store brands. They seem to be on a rebound.

[Value Buy]

I want to continue my losing streak.

Costco long.
symbol, cost

[clarkrl2]

ModE89 breaks out of the gate first. tyfighter3 and architecto25 are in close pursuit.

Player

L or S

Symbol

$ Open

$ Close

% Close

[/b][/tr]
[tr][td] Mod E [/td][td] L [/td][td] CGA [/td][td] $3.16 [/td][td] $3.21 [/td][td] 1.58% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] tyfighter3 [/td][td] L [/td][td] KOG [/td][td] $8.80 [/td][td] $8.93 [/td][td] 1.48% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] architecto25 [/td][td] L [/td][td] YHOO [/td][td] $19.18 [/td][td] $19.43 [/td][td] 1.30% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] uncle.23 [/td][td] L [/td][td] DDD [/td][td] $45.68 [/td][td] $46.14 [/td][td] 1.01% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] blackliver [/td][td] L [/td][td] NOG [/td][td] $16.40 [/td][td] $16.50 [/td][td] 0.61% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] BenchMark [/td][td] L [/td][td] QQQ [/td][td] $64.750 [/td][td] $65.120 [/td][td] 0.57% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] D. I. [/td][td] L [/td][td] ED [/td][td] $56.01 [/td][td] $56.07 [/td][td] 0.11% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] Value Buy [/td][td] L [/td][td] COST [/td][td] $98.90 [/td][td] $98.95 [/td][td] 0.05% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] Bluerobin [/td][td] L [/td][td] OFI [/td][td] $4.42 [/td][td] $4.42 [/td][td] 0.00% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] kadee66 [/td][td] S [/td][td] ASIA [/td][td] $10.64 [/td][td] $10.64 [/td][td] 0.00% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] clarkrl2 [/td][td] L [/td][td] BWS [/td][td] $18.74 [/td][td] $18.59 [/td][td] -0.80% [/td][/tr]
[/table]

[ModE98]

Another Monday wonder ... Not holding my breath. Tyfighter and architecto are right on my tail, prepared to take over the lead at the next turn on the track.
These small cap China-based stocks are subject to the whims of the government, never know what may be coming next. Normally, though the nutrient/agriculture businesses are allowed a reasonable profit. We'll see what the recent change in leadership will bring; hopefully they will support this area as the last leader group.

[Bluerobin]

Well, at least I am not negative, yet!

[clarkrl2]

tyfighter3 is the new leader as day two comes to a close. uncle23 is second and BenchMark is third.

Player

L or S

Symbol

$ Open

$ Close

% Close

[/b][/tr]
[tr][td] tyfighter3 [/td][td] L [/td][td] KOG [/td][td] $8.80 [/td][td] $9.15 [/td][td] 3.98% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] uncle.23 [/td][td] L [/td][td] DDD [/td][td] $45.68 [/td][td] $47.08 [/td][td] 3.06% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] BenchMark [/td][td] L [/td][td] QQQ [/td][td] $64.75 [/td][td] $65.97 [/td][td] 1.88% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] architecto25 [/td][td] L [/td][td] YHOO [/td][td] $19.18 [/td][td] $19.52 [/td][td] 1.77% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] blackliver [/td][td] L [/td][td] NOG [/td][td] $16.40 [/td][td] $16.62 [/td][td] 1.34% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] Mod E [/td][td] L [/td][td] CGA [/td][td] $3.160 [/td][td] $3.200 [/td][td] 1.27% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] kadee66 [/td][td] S [/td][td] ASIA [/td][td] $10.64 [/td][td] $10.52 [/td][td] 1.13% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] D. I. [/td][td] L [/td][td] ED [/td][td] $56.01 [/td][td] $56.36 [/td][td] 0.62% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] Bluerobin [/td][td] L [/td][td] OFI [/td][td] $4.42 [/td][td] $4.40 [/td][td] -0.45% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] Value Buy [/td][td] L [/td][td] COST [/td][td] $98.90 [/td][td] $98.31 [/td][td] -0.60% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] clarkrl2 [/td][td] L [/td][td] BWS [/td][td] $18.74 [/td][td] $18.62 [/td][td] -0.64% [/td][/tr]
[/table]

[Bluerobin]

Come on Benchmark!!!

[clarkrl2]

New leader as uncle23 moves into the lead. Benchmark is second and tyfighter3 is third. There are seven players plus the BenchMark within 2% of the lead.

Player

L or S

Symbol

$ Open

$ Close

% Close

[/b][/tr]

[tr][td] uncle.23 [/td][td] L [/td][td] DDD [/td][td] $45.68 [/td][td] $46.84 [/td][td] 2.54% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] BenchMark [/td][td] L [/td][td] QQQ [/td][td] $64.75 [/td][td] $65.83 [/td][td] 1.67% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] tyfighter3 [/td][td] L [/td][td] KOG [/td][td] $8.80 [/td][td] $8.93 [/td][td] 1.48% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] Mod E [/td][td] L [/td][td] CGA [/td][td] $3.16 [/td][td] $3.20 [/td][td] 1.27% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] blackliver [/td][td] L [/td][td] NOG [/td][td] $16.40 [/td][td] $16.60 [/td][td] 1.22% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] Bluerobin [/td][td] L [/td][td] OFI [/td][td] $4.420 [/td][td] $4.470 [/td][td] 1.13% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] architecto25 [/td][td] L [/td][td] YHOO [/td][td] $19.18 [/td][td] $19.38 [/td][td] 1.04% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] D. I. [/td][td] L [/td][td] ED [/td][td] $56.01 [/td][td] $56.34 [/td][td] 0.59% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] kadee66 [/td][td] S [/td][td] ASIA [/td][td] $10.64 [/td][td] $10.72 [/td][td] -0.75% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] clarkrl2 [/td][td] L [/td][td] BWS [/td][td] $18.74 [/td][td] $18.52 [/td][td] -1.17% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] Value Buy [/td][td] L [/td][td] COST [/td][td] $98.90 [/td][td] $97.72 [/td][td] -1.19% [/td][/tr]
[/table]

[ModE98]

Looks like BenchMark is hanging tough this week, except for uncle.23. Come on, let's not permit the Mark to outsmart us all. Use the whip

[Bluerobin]

Ok, so I fed carrots to all the horses. Seems like mine ate some too!

[Value Buy]

Looks like I keep my losing streak intact.
Costco reports increased earnings, increased sales minus gasoline, and yet still falls...........
I think I better start investing in stocks again, and pay atttention before participating here

[clarkrl2]

kadee66 takes the lead with her short position. bluerobin and ModE89 are tied for second. It's still a tight raise with a little more than 3.5% separating the field.

Player

L or S

Symbol

$ Open

$ Close

% Close

[/b][/tr]
[tr][td] kadee66 [/td][td] S [/td][td] ASIA [/td][td] $10.64 [/td][td] $10.42 [/td][td] 2.07% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] Bluerobin [/td][td] L [/td][td] OFI [/td][td] $4.42 [/td][td] $4.49 [/td][td] 1.58% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] Mod E [/td][td] L [/td][td] CGA [/td][td] $3.16 [/td][td] $3.21 [/td][td] 1.58% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] tyfighter3 [/td][td] L [/td][td] KOG [/td][td] $8.80 [/td][td] $8.89 [/td][td] 1.02% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] architecto25 [/td][td] L [/td][td] YHOO [/td][td] $19.18 [/td][td] $19.35 [/td][td] 0.89% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] uncle.23 [/td][td] L [/td][td] DDD [/td][td] $45.680 [/td][td] $46.080 [/td][td] 0.88% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] BenchMark [/td][td] L [/td][td] QQQ [/td][td] $64.75 [/td][td] $65.31 [/td][td] 0.86% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] D. I. [/td][td] L [/td][td] ED [/td][td] $56.01 [/td][td] $55.96 [/td][td] -0.09% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] clarkrl2 [/td][td] L [/td][td] BWS [/td][td] $18.74 [/td][td] $18.57 [/td][td] -0.91% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] Value Buy [/td][td] L [/td][td] COST [/td][td] $98.90 [/td][td] $97.85 [/td][td] -1.06% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] blackliver [/td][td] L [/td][td] NOG [/td][td] $16.40 [/td][td] $16.16 [/td][td] -1.46% [/td][/tr]
[/table]

[Bluerobin]

kadee, have a carrot!!

[ModE98]

Good grief, Charlie Brown, what the h... happened. Saw what looked like a rocket launch, and then CGA ended up soaring past the finish line like a horse on fire.

[uncle23]

...........

to the moon ModE89........TO THE MOON !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ModE98]

Uncle... yes, and on to Mars, as well.

Huge volume, looks like a planned assault on the 23% shorts. The squeeze is on?

A possible "buy-out" by management coming? Silence, so we bagholders have to guess at the possibilities. Whatever, may the good times roll.

[clarkrl2]

ModE89 surged on the final day to take the lead. architecto25 was the best of the rest and kadee66 held on for third. Seven of ten managed to beat the BenchMark.

Player

L or S

Symbol

$ Open

$ Close

% Close

[/b][/tr]
[tr][td] Mod E [/td][td] L [/td][td] CGA [/td][td] $3.16 [/td][td] $3.51 [/td][td] 11.08% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] architecto25 [/td][td] L [/td][td] YHOO [/td][td] $19.18 [/td][td] $19.64 [/td][td] 2.40% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] kadee66 [/td][td] S [/td][td] ASIA [/td][td] $10.64 [/td][td] $10.46 [/td][td] 1.69% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] Bluerobin [/td][td] L [/td][td] OFI [/td][td] $4.42 [/td][td] $4.49 [/td][td] 1.58% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] tyfighter3 [/td][td] L [/td][td] KOG [/td][td] $8.80 [/td][td] $8.93 [/td][td] 1.48% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] uncle.23 [/td][td] L [/td][td] DDD [/td][td] $45.680 [/td][td] $45.810 [/td][td] 0.28% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] D. I. [/td][td] L [/td][td] ED [/td][td] $56.01 [/td][td] $56.12 [/td][td] 0.20% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] BenchMark [/td][td] L [/td][td] QQQ [/td][td] $64.75 [/td][td] $64.69 [/td][td] -0.09% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] blackliver [/td][td] L [/td][td] NOG [/td][td] $16.40 [/td][td] $16.24 [/td][td] -0.98% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] Value Buy [/td][td] L [/td][td] COST [/td][td] $98.90 [/td][td] $96.92 [/td][td] -2.00% [/td][/tr]
[tr][td] clarkrl2 [/td][td] L [/td][td] BWS [/td][td] $18.74 [/td][td] $18.36 [/td][td] -2.03% [/td][/tr]
[/table]

[kadee79]

Congrats Mod & arch! Good show!
Did you light a fire under yours Mod? ;D

[Bluerobin]

Congrats Mod! Gimme some of that Geritol.