December 2005
The Highest Dividend Ever Paid: 350%?
Posted on December 27, 2005
The Highest Dividend Ever Paid The biggest one time dividend ever paid was $32 billion. Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) paid this special one time dividend in 2005. They simply had more cash than they knew what to do with, and decided to give a big slug of it to shareholders. Bill Gates is still the largest... More »
'05 Wall Of Shame: Year in Review
Posted on December 20, 2005
Comments in the BLOG No new comments in the BLOG. To use the BLOG, simply go to the home page at www.otcjournal.com - the BLOG will scroll down automatically on the right side of your screen. The most current journal entries appear in the middle of your screen. Check back frequently for updates particularly... More »
TLPE Rings Cash Register: NWKI Invades Vegas Strip
Posted on December 15, 2005
Comments in the BLOG Nothing new in the BLOG over the last few days. I like to use the BLOG in moving markets, and the markets are very quiet now as we roll into the Christmas Holiday. The Q4 rally did not come this year in the microcap world. Ever the eternal optimist, I believe microcap stocks will... More »
Dermisonics: Insulin Without Needles Breakthrough
Posted on December 12, 2005
Comments in the BLOG The most recent BLOG postings are on Callisto Pharmaceuticals (AMEX: KAL), and HyperDynamics (AMEX: HDY). I published a "profit alert" on KAL when it was over $1.50- a profit alert means traders should look at taking partial or all their profits. Long term investors need not act... More »
KAL; Breather Compelling: HDY Delivering
Posted on December 08, 2005
Comments in the BLOG There is a new BLOG posting today on Hyperdynamics (AMEX: HDY). I am now calling it a must own, if for nothing but a trade on what looks like a major pending development. Those who have followed the story know HDY was at one time a big win for OTC Journal subscribers. The company... More »
UpSnap Snaps Back
Posted on December 06, 2005
Comments in the BLOG This week's BLOG has a posting on KAL entitled "KAL Profit Alert". It's the first Profit Alert I have published since July 23rd. It was long overdue. I hope we never have a drought of this length again, but sometimes the market can be cruel. There are many questions on a good entry... More »
Callisto Pegged at $3.45 in 12 Months
Posted on December 03, 2005
Comments in the BLOG It was inevitable that there would be some sort of turn of good fortune for OTC Journal subscribers, and I hope this week is a harbinger of better times ahead. Certainly the last two months have been tough. The turnaround usually happens when everyone loses faith. Leading the charge... More »
November 2005
Teleplus Pegged at $2.10 in 12 Months
Posted on November 29, 2005
Comments in the BLOG There are two new BLOG postings for you to review. One is up now, and one is coming later today. Callisto (AMEX: KAL) made a valiant effort to trade higher today on the patent news, but has only managed to eke out a small gain. On the plus side, volume was very good. It was the... More »
Callisto Takes on Colon Cancer: Patent Approval Imminent
Posted on November 28, 2005
Comments in the BLOG If you review the last BLOG entry on UpSnap (OTC BB: UPSN) you will note I called for $2.40 as the perfect entry level, with a stop loss at $2.30. The stock is trading there now, and therefore at the perfect entry level technically. I would only give this one a $.10 cushion- if... More »
Health Sciences and NetWork Deliver Thanksgiving Treats
Posted on November 22, 2005
Comments in the BLOG Today's edition marks Number 100 for 2005. A very busy year. So far, the first half was good, the second half terrible. It's going to get better. We are due. There is a BLOG entry on new idea UpSnap (OTC BB: UPSN). As I stated in the original presentation, UPSN is setting up to... More »
The Google Mini Me: Upstart UpSnap
Posted on November 19, 2005
Comments in the BLOG There is a BLOG entry on recent new idea Dermisonics (DMSI): Dermisonics plans to revolutionize the way insulin is delivered to chronic diabetics by making it available through skin patch instead of a needle. Only a few drugs with molecular weights of under 100 can be delivered... More »
BrandParntners: Q3 & Long Term Look
Posted on November 17, 2005
Comments in the BLOG Admittedly it has been a tough week. Both BPTR and NWWV disappointed on Q3 numbers and both stocks got whacked. BPTR was a little bit of a surprise, and the NWWV numbers were a major slap in the face. It took me a couple of days to gather my thoughts on each situation. I have posted... More »
Teleplus: 100% Growth Equates to Profits
Posted on November 14, 2005
Comments in the BLOG I'll be publishing a new BLOG sometime between now and tomorrow morning on BrandPartners (BPTR)- Q3 earnings were a break even, and the market for the stock has sold off today. I must admit, the Chicken Little mentality in this market is wearing me out. I am reserving comment on... More »
Dermisonics: Insulin Without Needles
Posted on November 12, 2005
Comments in the BLOG I'm planning a BLOG posting on the move up in HESG based on yesterday's QVC announcement. I'll get to it over the weekend. If you want a technical comment on the way the stock is behaving, you will find it by Monday morning. I am choosing to wait until the market closes today so... More »
SHUGR To Be On QVC
Posted on November 10, 2005
Comments in the BLOG There was a new BLOG entry on Family Room Entertainment this past week. In case you didn't catch it, FMLY signed on to produce the "King of California" starring Oscar Winner Michael Douglas. The film is slated to go into production in February of '06. Between the reincarnation of... More »
NetWork Soars To $20 Million Plus
Posted on November 05, 2005
Comments in the BLOG No new BLOG entries this past week, but the 4th quarter rally looks like it going to happen. For the first time in a very long time, I am seeing some of my non-energy positions head higher, which is very encouraging. To use the BLOG, simply go to the home page at www.otcjournal.com... More »
NeWave Coming to Your TV
Posted on November 02, 2005
Comments in the BLOG Apologies to anyone who tried to post a question or comment at the BLOG last week. We had a technical problem of which we were unaware, and it has since been resolved. Feel free to return and post away. To use the BLOG, simply go to the home page at www.otcjournal.com - the BLOG... More »
October 2005
Rambo Revived By Family Room
Posted on October 31, 2005
Comments in the BLOG Apologies to anyone who tried to post a question or comment at the BLOG last week. We had a technical problem of which we were unaware, and it has since been resolved. Feel free to return and post away. To use the BLOG, simply go to the home page at www.otcjournal.com - the BLOG... More »
What's Wrong With the Market?
Posted on October 29, 2005
Comments in the BLOG Apologies to anyone who tried to post a question or comment at the BLOG this week. We had a technical problem of which we were unaware, and it has since been resolved. Feel free to return and post away. I posted a BLOG entry Friday on HDY, which completed at perfect 61.8% retracement... More »
All Smiles at VirTra: Jones Pulls Rabbit Out of Hat
Posted on October 26, 2005
Comments in the BLOG Last week was one of the ugliest October weeks I can remember. Stocks were trading down as if in a vacuum. Energy stocks got hit the hardest, and microcaps took it on the chin as well. We are coming to crux time- if the 4th quarter rally doesn't materialize in November, 2005 will... More »
Energy Rolling Over, But FED Speak Dominates: KAL, HDY, DSEN, NWWV
Posted on October 15, 2005
Comments in the BLOG Today's edition focuses on the traditional 4th quarter rebound. In light of the market's sharp sell off in the last two weeks, one can't help but wonder if the 4th quarter rally is in jeopardy this year. I believe energy prices and the long end of the yield curve will cause the... More »
SHUGR In Pharmacies: Market, FMLY, AMW Comments
Posted on October 11, 2005
Comments in the BLOG There are a number of new BLOG postings for you to review, each of which went up yesterday. There has been a lot to comment on coming all at once, and rather than clutter your inbox with issues you might not care about, I chose to use the BLOG. Visiting the BLOG is voluntary- you... More »
BrandPartners Outlook: Growth Back in '06
Posted on October 06, 2005
Comments in the BLOG I posted a BLOG on Callisto Pharma (AMEX: KAL) which was focused primarily on the technical side of the stock. It hasn't exploded out of the gates, but is holding a respectable 11.5% gain from last Friday's entry point. There is also a new BLOG posting on Health Sciences Group (OTC... More »
Callisto Pegged at $3.10 By Beacon Research
Posted on October 04, 2005
Comments in the BLOG There is a new BLOG posting as of this AM covering last Friday's news from VirTra Systems (OTC BB: VTSI). The company boated another military contract, bringing September new contract number into the $300k to $400k range. This level of business will allow VTSI to be around for a... More »
Callisto Pharma: Fast Track FDA Approvals Targeted
Posted on October 01, 2005
Comments in the BLOG There are no new BLOG postings so far this week. I like to save the BLOG for extreme volatility commentary, but there isn't much moving to either up or down extremes at this time. Nevertheless, a few of our recent features are starting to behave a little better; NWKI and HESG are... More »
September 2005
Oil Prices Vs The Market; How It's Setting Up
Posted on September 29, 2005
Comments in the BLOG There are no new BLOG postings so far this week. I like to save the BLOG for extreme volatility commentary, but there isn't much moving to either up or down extremes at this time. Nevertheless, a few of our recent features are starting to behave a little better; NWKI and HESG are... More »
US Army Orders From VirTra
Posted on September 27, 2005
Comments in the BLOG There are no new BLOG postings so far this week. NWKI rebounded off oversold levels on the news of their acquisition yesterday. A slight pullback could be in the works prior to what I hope will be the next level in the $1.15 to $1.25 range. To use the BLOG, simply go to the home... More »
NetWork Transforms Company; Closes Mega Deal
Posted on September 24, 2005
Comments in the BLOG I had planned exploring whether it's too late for energy stocks in the weekend edition, but I instead I ended up with bigger fish to fry. NetWork Installation (OTC BB: NWKI) was out with mega news after the close on Friday, and that takes precedent over the energy edition. No new... More »
NeWave Can't Get No Respect
Posted on September 22, 2005
Comments in the BLOG I posted a BLOG on HESG about 45 minutes into the trading day on Wednesday. I advised everyone to stick with the suggested $.75 limit order from the previous night's edition on the GNC reorders for SHUGR™. Since publishing that edition on Tuesday after the market closed, the stock... More »
The Best Sugar Substitute Moving Off the Shelves- HESG Rebound Imminent
Posted on September 20, 2005
Comments in the BLOG Not surprisingly, the FED raised interest rates another 1/4 point today. Despite the rhetoric suggesting a "Katrina Pause" was appropriate, the FED continues on it's relentless march to keep inflation under control. Fueling perceptions of future inflation are energy prices (how... More »
Homeland Security Idea Updates: Beleaguered Sector
Posted on September 14, 2005
Comments in the BLOG It's All Quiet on the Western Front this week in the market. The most current BLOG entry is on Datascension (DSEN), which I posted last Thursday. Check it out if you have an interest in this stock. We are closing in on the best time of the year for stocks- October to January. This... More »
Biotech: The Next Big Thing on Wall Street
Posted on September 10, 2005
Comments in the BLOG This past week I posted two new BLOGS. Please check out the commentary on beleaguered NWWV which I expect to trade up in year end rally mode, and DSEN which had a wonderful week, up 33% from an oversold state. Those that acted quickly were rewarded with a nice gain this week in... More »
A Stock To Get Ahead of the Crowd
Posted on September 06, 2005
Comments in the BLOG The after affects of Hurricane Katrina are now starting to filter down to some microcap stocks in a very positive way. Long beleaguered American Water Star (AMEX: AMW) exploded off the screen today, up 44% on the highest volume in months bringing relief to exhausted shareholders... More »
Katrina and the Great American Spirit
Posted on September 02, 2005
Comments in the BLOG Hurricane Katrina put an ugly exclamation point at the end of an otherwise beautiful summer. Other than energy and building materials, there has been nothing to cover as far as the market is concerned over this past week. Things should pick up next week as summer officially ends... More »
August 2005
Event Driven Trading Profits
Posted on August 27, 2005
Comments in the BLOG This week I posted a BLOG entry on the 1.8 million share print in BPTR for those who are interested. This could be a precursor for a rebound in the stock. Please review the entry if you have an interest in the company. As always, your questions and comments are welcome. To use the... More »
VirTra Teams With Sanmina
Posted on August 23, 2005
Comments in the BLOG I was away last week, so didn't get much done in the BLOG. It's a typical August- not much going on and stocks tending to grind down on light volume. This week looks like more of the same. One interesting event worth publishing on- A huge print in BPTR last week. On August 18th... More »
CapStone Investments Nano-Cap Report on Brand Partners
Posted on August 23, 2005
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NeWave Continues to Deliver Top Line Growth
Posted on August 22, 2005
Comments in the BLOG I was away last week, so didn't get much done in the BLOG. It's a typical August- not much going on and stocks tending to grind down on light volume. This week looks like more of the same. One interesting event worth publishing on- A huge print in BPTR last week. On August 18th... More »
Market Defies Gravity VS Oil Prices
Posted on August 12, 2005
Comments in the BLOG Typical August trading patterns are here. Microcaps tend to grind down on very light volume as most individual investors are off enjoying the summer months and not too focused on their stock market investments. On the plus side, a little buy side volume usually restores these stocks... More »
BrandPartners Earnings; Setting The Stage For Renewed Growth
Posted on August 09, 2005
Comments in the BLOG There have been two new BLOG entries already this week. Earlier today I published some thoughts on NWWV's rebound on Monday. In addition, but the time you read this, there should be a new BLOG posting on a major positive development at AGSI which I hope puts some life back into... More »
NeWave; Problem or Opportunity?
Posted on August 07, 2005
Comments in the BLOG This past week there were three BLOG entries you should check out if you have an interest in any of the stocks covered. GEPT announced it had reached an impasse with its acquisition of Astrophysics, confirming my belief the stock is more of a sell than a buy for now. There's still... More »
NetWork Installation: Market Likes June Results
Posted on August 02, 2005
Comments in the BLOG HDY is rebounding today after making its low yesterday. There is a new BLOG posting up for all who want my latest thoughts. HESG, our newest idea, is trading very nicely, up about 10% after one day. Those who acted early are being rewarded. To use the BLOG, simply go to the home... More »
July 2005
Perfect Sugar Substitute: Health Sciences Has It
Posted on July 30, 2005
Comments in the BLOG I'll probably do a BLOG posting about an hour into the trading day on Monday with some technical thoughts on today's idea. I expect this stock to trade very well over the next several weeks, and it's important to own it right. Check the home page or your Yahoo! rss feed about an... More »
The Sharks Are Circling
Posted on July 28, 2005
Comments in the BLOG I posted a comment in the BLOG on Tuesday's edition on the history of polling in the Datascension section. As several loyal followers pointed out, my statement on the results of the 1960 Presidential election were simply wrong. Correction made, and the stock is up 37% off last week's... More »
JFK Invented It, Harris and Datascension are Perfecting It
Posted on July 26, 2005
History of Polling and President John F. Kennedy President John F. Kennedy is credited with putting scientific polling on the map. Kennedy was the first U.S. presidential candidate to use polling as a foundation for his campaign strategy. He used polling in the 1959 Presidential campaign to survey the... More »
Global ePoint Profit Alert
Posted on July 23, 2005
Comments in the BLOG The only new BLOG entry this week was for BrandPartners (OTC BB: BPTR). The stock's recent rebound phase continues despite the small pullback. Someday BPTR shareholders will be treated to the same kind of ride GEPT shareholders are enjoying right now. I don't know when, but if the... More »
NWWV and BPTR Surging
Posted on July 19, 2005
Comments in the BLOG In case you haven't been paying attention of late, shares of BPTR have made a strong move off the perfect 61.8% retracement of the August of '04 to March of '05 112% move. BPTR is rebounding nicely in conjunction with the renewed enthusiasm for stocks, and today's technical picture... More »
AGSI Ringing the Cash Register; AGSI and VTSI- Looking To Bounce
Posted on July 13, 2005
Comments in the BLOG No new comments in the BLOG so far this week. The NASDAQ's great wall of China, the 2100 level, finally cracked for the first time in months on Friday. The NASDAQ traded briefly above 2150 into new all time high territory in '05. To put this in perspective, the previous high was... More »
Oil and Real Estate Bubbles Revisited
Posted on July 09, 2005
Comments in the BLOG No new comments in the BLOG, but next week could be fun. The NASDAQ's great wall of China, the 2100 level, finally cracked for the first time in months on Friday and is trying to trade into positive territory for the first time in 2005. The first trading day of the year was January... More »
Global ePoint Breaks Out; Chinese Buying Systems
Posted on July 07, 2005
Comments in the BLOG There was a new BLOG entry this week on American Water Star (AMEX: AMW) last week. The stock has finally reopened for trading, and somehow managed to maintain its AMEX listing. It has traded between $.25 and $.30 since reopening, which is semi miraculous as compared to where it... More »
NetWork Installation: Deja Vu All Over Again?
Posted on July 06, 2005
Comments in the BLOG There was a new BLOG entry this week on American Water Star (AMEX: AMW) last week. The stock has finally reopened for trading, and somehow managed to maintain its AMEX listing. It has traded between $.25 and $.30 since reopening, which is semi miraculous as compared to where it... More »
June 2005
Oil and Real Estate Bubbles; Due to Burst?
Posted on June 29, 2005
Comments in the BLOG There was a new BLOG entry this week on Global ePoint (NASDAQ: GEPT). Earlier this week they announced a new contract with an undisclosed So. Cal Law Enforcement agency for their proprietary digital recording technology. It will be installed on 25 of their patrol cars. This company... More »
Newave Becoming Tsunami
Posted on June 20, 2005
Newave (OTC BB: NWWV) Becoming Tsunami Wave The wave at Newave just keeps getting bigger. I believe the stock is going to have a strong week. Prior to today's open, NWWV announced the formation of a new component to their AuctionLiquidator division. This division is an "eBay Drop Off Service". You can... More »
VTSI Rebounds Strongly; FMLY Delivers Another New Film
Posted on June 15, 2005
Comments in the BLOG No new BLOG entries since last week's turnaround with three profit taking recommendations. The weekend edition has turned prophetic as I called VTSI as a stock that was absurdly oversold and due to bounce. Like a trained hunting dog, the stock obliged this week. An update on VTSI... More »
Profitable Week After Extended Drought
Posted on June 11, 2005
Comments in the BLOG It's been a busy week in the BLOG, so I hope people are checking for updates daily. In Tuesday's BLOG entry on the ZAPZ PR disaster, I suggested the stock was not a sell, but should be held for higher levels for a sale or bought for an oversold trade. I took my own advice, and made... More »
DSEN New Hire Paying Dividends
Posted on June 08, 2005
Comments in the BLOG It's time for a new BLOG posting on Xenomics (OTC BB: XNOM). XNOM has rocketed up the charts in the last few days. Two months ago I felt this was one of our least likely candidates for a short term move. I have been counseling that the stock was for long term investors only. What... More »
NWKI Lands Largest VOiP Order To Date
Posted on June 06, 2005
Comments in the BLOG Those of you who follow the situation know ZAPZ took another turn for the worse today as the potential relationship with Mercedes Benz is officially dead. I posted a BLOG entry on the event late in the day with my thoughts on the stock. Please feel free to keep the comments and... More »
Global ePoint Dives Into X-ray Scanning Security Systems
Posted on June 03, 2005
Comments in the BLOG There is a new BLOG posting up on the ZAPZ interview with Steve Schneider, and later today I will put up a new BLOG posting on today's edition on GEPT. Please feel free to keep the comments and questions coming on either or both companies. I'd like people to get both sides. Questions... More »
ZAPZ CEO Interviewed by OTC Journal
Posted on June 01, 2005
Interview With Steve Schneider, President of ZAP (OTC BB: ZAPZ) Late last week I interviewed Steve Schneider, President of ZAP. The audio version of the interview can be heard if you have speakers and Real Player installed in your software by simply clicking on the link below. For those without the... More »
May 2005
XNOM Getting Notice From Medical Community
Posted on May 31, 2005
Comments in the BLOG Nothing new to report in the BLOG for last week. I like to use the BLOG for volatile markets, and we haven't seen much volatility lately. There continues to be some contributions on ZAP- check out the comments. There are some participants that don't think too highly of the company... More »
Family Room Sticks With Horror Genre For Big Box Office
Posted on May 28, 2005
Family Room (OTC BB: FMLY) Sticks With Horror Genre For Big Box Office In keeping with the red hot horror remake box office bonanzas, Family Room announced Friday it had acquired both the rights and the financing to remake the 1985 horror classic "Day of the Dead". This announcement comes on the heels... More »
NeWave Surging For New Highs
Posted on May 24, 2005
Comments in the BLOG ZAPZ fell apart early today and is now rebounding on the market's mistaken impression that the company will not be able to purchase Smart Cars from the Smart division of Mercedes Benz. It is still not officially determined one way or the other. By the time you read this, I should... More »
Summer Rally and Some Micro Action In the Offing?
Posted on May 21, 2005
Comments in the BLOG No new BLOG entries since the mid week edition. However, your comments and questions are always welcome. There have been a couple of comments on the BrandPartners mid week conference call you might find interesting, so check it out. To use the BLOG, simply go to the home page at... More »
BPTR, VTSI, NWWV, and AMW Mid Week Update
Posted on May 18, 2005
Comments in the BLOG Recent Blog entries include BrandPartners (OTC BB: BPTR), Xenomics (OTC BB: XNOM), and Virtra Systems (OTC BB: VTSI). To use the BLOG, simply go to the home page at www.otcjournal.com - the BLOG will scroll down automatically on the right side of your screen. The most current journal... More »
What's a Dollar in Profits Worth?
Posted on May 14, 2005
Comments in the BLOG There's a new Blog entry on Xenomics (OTC BB: XNOM). The company has entered into a second agreement with Eastern Virginia Medical School to get clinical trials underway. XNOM's transrenal DNA technology is fascinating. As usual, your comments and questions are welcome. I'd particularly... More »
NetWork Loses Dreaded
Posted on May 11, 2005
Comments in the BLOG There's a new Blog entry on Virtra Systems (OTC BB: VTSI) which started coming up off the canvas after about an 8 count today. As usual, your comments and questions are welcome. To use the BLOG, simply go to the home page at www.otcjournal.com - the BLOG will scroll down automatically... More »
Xenomics Partners Up on Clinical Trials
Posted on May 09, 2005
Comments in the BLOG There's a bunch of new commentary in the BLOG on HDY, AMW, and one important comment on VTSI. Please review the comments and questions if you have an interest in any or all of these stocks. To use the BLOG, simply go to the home page at www.otcjournal.com - the BLOG will scroll... More »
HYPD Jumps To AMEX; FHRX Profit Alert
Posted on May 05, 2005
Comments in the BLOG There's a new BLOG entry for HYPD, now HDY. The market loves the move to the AMEX. Comments and questions and virtual high fives are welcome. To use the BLOG, simply go to the home page at www.otcjournal.com - the BLOG will scroll down automatically on the right side of your screen... More »
NeWave Sets New Record- Breaks $1 Million in April
Posted on May 03, 2005
Comments in the BLOG Tomorrow morning I'll be authoring a new BLOG posting for NeWave so you can post comments or questions. The company is knocking the cover off the ball right now. Revenues are accelerating rapidly, and the stock has to follow suit sooner or later. To use the BLOG, simply go to the... More »
April 2005
Datascension Beefs Up; HYPD Jumps To Amex
Posted on April 30, 2005
Comments in the BLOG Despite the market's insistence on continuing it's migration south, there were two exciting events on Friday. Doubters are going to have to start paying attention to the larger cap ideas we are vending up during this tough microcap environment. Fresh off the big win on Protein Design... More »
BrandPartners Quietly Climbing Charts
Posted on April 26, 2005
Comments in the BLOG BrandPartners (OC BB: BPTR), perhaps one of the biggest disappointments in terms of price performance this year, looks like it wants to start behaving a bit better. Today's edition contains a recap of what I believe happened since the company issued its outstanding year end financials... More »
Two More Biotech Trading Ideas For A Hot Market
Posted on April 23, 2005
Comments in the BLOG To use the BLOG, simply go to the home page at www.otcjournal.com - the BLOG will scroll down automatically on the right side of your screen. Each stock has its own BLOG. The most current journal entries appear in the middle of your screen. Check back frequently for updates particularly... More »
NWKI Thoughts; Bob Eubanks Starts Nationwide Campaign for NeWave
Posted on April 20, 2005
Comments in the BLOG There's a new BLOG posting on AMW, and I'm sure there will be some choice comments from shareholders on that mess. I decided to publish an edition with some comments on NWKI, rather than a BLOG. You'll find it below. To use the BLOG, simply go to the home page at www.otcjournal.com... More »
ZAPZ: The First Cars Are Rolling As Orders Approach $1 Billion
Posted on April 19, 2005
Comments in the BLOG There haven't been any BLOG entries so far this week, but your comments and questions are welcome on the most recent: BrandPartners (BPTR). Tomorrow I will do a BLOG posting on AMW, which appears to be having problems with its year end financials, and NWKI, which has been getting... More »
Wave at NeWave Getting Bigger- Year End reviewed
Posted on April 18, 2005
Comments in the BLOG There haven't been any BLOG entries so far this week, but your comments and questions are welcome on the most recent: BrandPartners (BPTR). To use the BLOG, simply go to the home page at www.otcjournal.com - the BLOG will scroll down automatically on the right side of your screen... More »
Family Room Going to Tribeca
Posted on April 15, 2005
Comments in the BLOG There haven't been any BLOG entries so far this week, but your comments and questions are welcome on the most recent: BrandPartners (BPTR). To use the BLOG, simply go to the home page at www.otcjournal.com - the BLOG will scroll down automatically on the right side of your screen... More »
Three Biotech Trading Ideas For A Bounce
Posted on April 12, 2005
Comments in the BLOG There haven't been any BLOG entries so far this week, but your comments and questions are welcome on the two most recent: DSEN and XNOM. I'll be posting a BLOG on BPTR tomorrow with some thoughts on March quarterly performance. To use the BLOG, simply go to the home page at www.otcjournal.com... More »
HYPD Announces First Steps in West Africa
Posted on April 09, 2005
Comments in the BLOG There haven't been any BLOG entries so far this week, but your comments and questions are welcome on the three most recent: AMW, NWKI, and VTSI. There's some lively dialogue on the ZAPZ BLOG also. To use the BLOG, simply go to the home page at www.otcjournal.com - the BLOG will... More »
ZAP HITS $400 Million Plus Orders Mark
Posted on April 06, 2005
Comments in the BLOG Recent postings in the BLOG include commentary on NetWork Installation (OTC BB: NWKI), Datascension (OTC BB: DSEN), and Xenomics (OTC BB: XNOM). XNOM was out with interesting news on Friday, and it's worth a read. The other two simply traded poorly this week against a backdrop of... More »
Short Term Traders Stay Out
Posted on April 02, 2005
Comments in the BLOG Recent postings in the BLOG include commentary on NetWork Installation (OTC BB: NWKI), Datascension (OTC BB: DSEN), and Xenomics (OTC BB: XNOM). XNOM was out with interesting news on Friday, and it's worth a read. The other two simply traded poorly this week against a backdrop of... More »
March 2005
Review: American Water Star Conference Call
Posted on March 31, 2005
Comments in the BLOG There haven't been any BLOG entries so far this week, but your comments and questions are welcome on the three most recent: AMW, NWKI, and VTSI. I am following the current market melt down- stocks are really getting clobbered right now. If we don't bounce in earnest in the near... More »
NWWV Brings in Big Gun
Posted on March 29, 2005
Comments in the BLOG There haven't been any BLOG entries so far this week, but your comments and questions are welcome on the three most recent: AMW, NWKI, and VTSI. I am following the current market melt down- stocks are really getting clobbered right now. If we don't bounce in earnest in the near... More »
XNOM Brings in Big Gun; NWWV, VTSI, and AMW Blog Entries
Posted on March 27, 2005
Comments in the BLOG There were three very important BLOG entries late last week. There are some very interesting events in three of our long term ideas. Leading the pack was outstanding news from Newave (OTC BB: NWWV). The company surpassed the 150,000 members serviced number. Since they were at the... More »
Datascension: An Earlier Stage BPTR
Posted on March 22, 2005
Comments in the BLOG Today's postings in the BLOG included commentary on BPTR and ZAPZ. Both companies are doing extremely well. ZAPZ is turning back up on news they have $200 million in orders for the Smart Car, and the chart is looking much better. BPTR delivered outstanding year end results on Friday... More »
BrandPartners Delivers Outstanding Results in '04
Posted on March 19, 2005
Comments in the BLOG Only one BLOG entry late in the week- ZAPZ's poor performance this past week was covered in a BLOG posting late yesterday. To use the BLOG, simply go to the home page at www.otcjournal.com - the BLOG will scroll down automatically on the right side of your screen. The most current... More »
Xenomics: First Look at a Biotech Phenom
Posted on March 17, 2005
Comments in the BLOG GEPT tried to trade up today on above average volume, but didn't make much progress. Check today's BLOG for the chart. The stock tried to break out of its regression channel, but ultimately failed. This is not setting up for a short term trade. I wasn't looking for anything like... More »
Global ePoint Reincarnated
Posted on March 16, 2005
Comments in the BLOG Family Room was trying to perk up today on the heels of the Bruce Willis announcement. The stock still doesn't seem to be able to muster the energy to move up significantly, but the company is sure doing its part on the fundamental side. The March 5 BLOG entry on the stock has some... More »
Bruce Willis in Family Room Production
Posted on March 15, 2005
Comments in the BLOG I updated my thoughts on ZAPZ in a BLOG entry earlier this morning. The murky dilution picture has become clearer buy not fully clarified. However, based on what I learned I believe the stock is now likely to trade back up. Check the BLOG for the update, and please feel free to... More »
HYPD Looking Higher on Results; ZAPZ Comment
Posted on March 12, 2005
Comments in the BLOG Recent postings in the BLOG include commentary on ZAP (OTC BB: ZAPZ) and NetWork Installation (OTC BB: NWKI). The commentary on ZAPZ is particularly important in light of the stock's poor performance after their spectacular announcement. I recommend a stop loss of $2.80 to $2.90... More »
ZAP- The Right Idea at the Right Time
Posted on March 09, 2005
Comments in the BLOG Apologies to those who were waiting for their weekend questions to be posted in the BLOG. I didn't get to them until this morning. Better late than never. Please check for replies to your postings, and thanks to everyone who is contributing. To use the BLOG, simply go to the home... More »
Former PacTel CEO Takes Reins at NetWork
Posted on March 07, 2005
Comments in the BLOG Over the weekend I did two new BLOG postings- one on Family Room (OTC BB: FMLY) and one on BrandPartners (OTC BB: BPTR). If you have an interest in either of these companies, you should read them. Your comments and questions are appreciated and welcome. To use the BLOG, simply go... More »
Nicolas Cage in New Film With Family Room
Posted on March 05, 2005
Comments in the BLOG For those of you who haven't been paying attention, OTC Journal favorite BrandPartners (OTC BB: BPTR) printed at a new all time post coverage high of $1.10 on Friday. The stock has been quietly creeping up the chart. I'm planning a BLOG update over the weekend, so those with an... More »
NetWork; New VOiP Contract Delivered
Posted on March 01, 2005
Comments in the BLOG Recent postings in the BLOG include commentary on NeWave and Family Room. Please visit the BLOG for the current updates, and spend some time perusing the contributions from subscribers. To use the BLOG, simply go to the home page at www.otcjournal.com - the BLOG will scroll down... More »
February 2005
Wall Street's Wall of Worry
Posted on February 26, 2005
New Idea At Hand Those who jumped into BPTR in the $.65 to $.75 range should keep their eyes on the inbox for a new idea. I'm on the verge of latching on to another beautiful, undiscovered, fundamentally strong idea in the same price range. I could be presenting this new idea within the next week. Wall... More »
Attn Bloggers: NWWV and MRKL Blog Entries
Posted on February 23, 2005
Comments in the BLOG This is probably the shortest newsletter I have ever published. It's purpose is to notify everyone that there have been two important BLOG postings this week- One on NeWave (OTC BB: NWWV), and one on Markland Technologies (OTC BB: MRKL). If you have an interest in either stock... More »
NeWave Making New Highs After Split
Posted on February 21, 2005
Comments in the BLOG When we conceptualized the BLOG, I was hoping it could turn into a forum for questions and differing points of view. I get a lot of email questions and respond to everyone on an individual basis. I felt it would be valuable if all members could view the questions and answers. We... More »
HYPD Showing West African Hand
Posted on February 16, 2005
HyperDynamics (OTC BB: HYPD) Starting to Show Its Hand in West Africa I know the OTC Journal subscribers own a lot of HyperDynamics. I know everyone is concerned about the recent swoon in the stock price. I know we are all anxiously waiting for news concerning the development of the West African concession... More »
Comcast Hires NetWork For Large Scope Project
Posted on February 15, 2005
Recent BLOG Entries So far this week there has been one BLOG posting- HyperDynamics was out with news today, and you can check the BLOG for my commentary. Simply go to the home page at www.otcjournal.com - the BLOG will scroll down automatically on the right side of your screen. The most current journal... More »
NeWave:3 for 1 Split Favors Shareholders
Posted on February 10, 2005
Recent BLOG Entries So far this week there have been two BLOG postings- one on BrandPartners and one on VirTra Systems. If you are not following the BLOG, you are missing some of the best content and ideas. Simply go to the home page at www.otcjournal.com - the BLOG will scroll down automatically on... More »
Leonardo Pisano Fibonacci- 300 Years Ahead of His Time
Posted on February 07, 2005
The Perfect SuperBowl Finally- the perfect SuperBowl. Congratulations to the New England Patriots. New England sports fans are a little too fat these days between the Patriots and the Red Sox. It was the perfect Superbowl for several reasons. The game was great- it came down to the last few seconds... More »
Aegis: Sales Get Company Back on Track
Posted on February 01, 2005
Don't Forget to BLOG Lots of comments are starting to come through the BLOG. You might want to revisit some of the BLOG entries, and read the questions people are asking and the subsequent responses. Go the the home page and check out the BLOG. At www.otcjournal.com it just scrolls down on your screen... More »
January 2005
Interview With Network Chairman Michael Novielli
Posted on January 29, 2005
Don't Forget to BLOG I used the BLOG several times this past week to share some real time thoughts on the high volume trading activity in NWKI and the mid week sell off in HYPD. Those who were tuned in got my viewpoint during market hours as the stocks were trading. It is my intention to make the BLOG... More »
NetWork Backlog: Company Light Years Ahead of '04
Posted on January 25, 2005
Don't Forget to BLOG NWKI had a huge volume day on Monday, and BLOG comments were available about 1/2 hour into the trading day. I noticed that it took about another 45 minutes for that day's BLOG entry to show up on Yahoo!, so you might want to go straight to the home page if you are looking for feedback... More »
NetWork Installation: A New Day
Posted on January 22, 2005
Don't Forget to BLOG Based on Friday's post close news, it is clearly going to be a big day for NetWork Installation on Monday. Both the price and the volume have been on the increase this week. Friday's news should keep the ball rolling. Look for a market update in the BLOG on NWKI shortly after the... More »
Regulation SHO Is Regulation SHO What: Blogging Improvement
Posted on January 19, 2005
The BLOG Is Better Than Ever In order to maximize the benefit you derive from the OTC Journal, you are going to have to start using the BLOG. The BLOG (short for Web-Log), is an online journal we use to provide you with the most current information as stocks are trading. Go to www.otcjournal.com. You... More »
HyperDynamics Delivers More Evidence
Posted on January 17, 2005
HyperDynamics (OTC BB: HYPD) More Seismic Evidence Continues to Mitigate Risk You are looking at HYPD's west African offshore oil and gas concession as seen from the space shuttle Columbia. Friday, after the market closed, the company reported that another independent Geo-Service has reported the high... More »
Travolta Joins the Family; Blogging for Dollars
Posted on January 12, 2005
The BLOG and the Future In order to maximize the benefit you derive from the OTC Journal, you are going to have to start using the BLOG. The BLOG (short for Web-Log), is an online journal we use to provide you with the most current information as stocks are trading. Simply go to www.otcjournal.com... More »
Markland: US Army Special Forces' Special Friend
Posted on January 08, 2005
Military and Homeland Security Track Record This weekend's idea is the fifth OTC Journal idea in this space. So far I am 3 for 4. Here's a recap in chronological order; Irvine Sensors (NASDAQ: IRSN): 12/17/02 at $1.72- Went to $4.50 (160% gain at the top) Virtra Systems (OTC BB: VTSI): 7/15/03 at $.10... More »
Global ePoint: Window of Opportunity
Posted on January 05, 2005
Global ePoint (NASDAQ: GEPT); Market Provides Window of Opportunity Global ePoint was the OTC Journal's best short term idea in 2004. The stock allowed you four trading days to accumulate, and then it rocketed up the charts. It was first suggested in the November 29th edition. I recommended accumulating... More »
Illegal Naked Short Selling Update and 2005 Outlook
Posted on January 04, 2005
2005 Outlook There is a raging debate amongst technicians concerning the long term nature of our current market. In 2003 we enjoyed a strong snap back rally after the worst three year bear market since the crash of '29. 2004 was lackluster in comparison. The 4th quarter rally saved the day, but in an... More »