iBankCoin
18 years in Wall Street, left after finding out it was all horseshit. Founder/ Master and Commander: iBankCoin, finance news and commentary from the future.
Joined Nov 10, 2007
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Come Get Some Crack

So far, the market has advanced in 16 of the 18 trading days in March. The volume has been nothing short of pathetic, which incidentally is the best environment to jack prices higher. As prices move higher, the market advertises itself to the unwashed degenerate OTB guy. The end of this rally will be marked by speculation on a grand scale, within all of the lowest end names, like all listed Chinese companies.

If you must plow into the market, take a look at POSCO (ADR) [[PKX]] , Korean steel company, down at these levels. Also, play the short squeeze in SandRidge Energy Inc. [[SD]] , sub $8, ahead of the speculative money. The keyword for the market is “degenerate.” So, with that in mind, stocks like CIT Group Inc. [[CIT]] , Lloyds TSB Group plc (ADR) [[LYG]] and E TRADE Financial Corporation [[ETFC]] stand to do well in this environment.

Industrials stocks are “locked higher,” thanks to our Chinese overlords and their devoutness to all things material. From coal to iron ore, the Chinese want it and they want it now. Cummins Inc. [[CMI]] , Emerson Electric Co. [[EMR]] and Flowserve Corporation [[FLS]] will never trade down again.

In summary, this is so easy it’s scary.

NOTE: Going with the lottery theme, I am playing Adobe Systems Incorporated [[ADBE]] into earnings.

UPDATE: I bought some Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. [[BRCD]] and [[SD]].

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40 Points a Day Keeps the Pitchforks Away

This is a lovely market, supported by all of the finest people. You people are like small babies, with retarded brains, when it comes to investing in stocks. Take offense when I say “you have zero to offer the world,” just prior to seeing you try to burn it down. Never go to the website of a space alien magician and pretend to know the first thing about investing.

For example: many of you are so dramatic with your “critique” of my [[VXX]] position, as if it was a personal offense to you. You behave as if I said “your Mother is a Great Whore, who lives under a trailer homer, servicing convicted felons, in her spare time.” Relax yourself and go eat a greasy pork chop, lathered in lard. The discussion of ^Vix versus VXX is inane and unimportant. What’s important to know is that volatility, as measured by the Vix index, is near historical lows. Now, if you are so inclined to test out the brand new race track, in a brand new Ferrari, sans the breaks, be my guest and purchase call options on the Vix, that expire inside of a month. This way you can really get a nice great pop, or drop, for your money. Personally, I am perfectly content utilizing the slow moving vehicle, albeit flawed, that does not expire worthless next month.

It’s no secret that The Boeing Company [[BA]] is kicking ass, so far in 2010. Apparently, we are in, yet another, aerospace boom. Stocks like BE Aerospace, Inc. [[BEAV]] and Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. [[SPR]] have responded in kind and titanium plays are ripping higher too, namely RTI International Metals, Inc. [[RTI]] and Titanium Metals Corporation [[TIE]] .

All of the metals are charging higher, due to [[VALE]] proposed price hikes. Without a doubt, that is very bullish for the sector.

In short, this market is so fucking tempting to sell short; but it’s just not feasible, considering how much momentum there is to the upside. That pretty much sums up my thoughts aka “deer on Wall Street.”

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2006 All Over Again, Baby

It is being reported that [[VALE]] is asking for a minor 114% price increase from its good paying customers for iron ore. Health care stocks rip to the upside, as the government takes over the fucking industry. And, commodity bulls dig in their heels, preparing for the inevitable $100 tomato.

The only thing we are missing is a little private equity boom, topped off with a horrendous natural disaster, that will send natty aka “nat vegas” soaring above $15. Quite frankly, I yearn for the days when my local utility was telling me to go fuck myself, vis a vis a monthly bill.

If you little trollops are looking for cheap stocks, take a gander at Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. [[BRCD]] and Adobe Systems Incorporated [[ADBE]] , both positions of mine (full disclosure).

As an aside, you must admit it is funny as a fiddle trapped inside of a falafel, seeing Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [[MRVL]] , Broadcom Corporation [[BRCM]] and SanDisk Corporation [[SNDK]] trade at these levels. God bless capitalism and all of its authoritarian discipline!

Despite my bearish demeanor, I have zero short positions and 30% of my assets tied up in longs. With my longs, at the moment, I like Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ADR) [[TEVA]] , [[CBD]] , Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. [[BRCD]] , Adobe Systems Incorporated [[ADBE]] and [[MWW]] . However, ultimately, I will outmaneuver most of you, via my burgeoning [[VXX]] and [[TLT]] positions.

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Who Are We Kidding?

Seriously, I’ve been a hardcore cheerleader for this rally. I’ve made every excuse, provided the internets with a plethora of reasons why stocks should trade higher; but this is just getting ridiculous.

Originally, I aimed for 10,500, then set my goals higher for 11,000. During the sharp sell off in January, I changed my mind on 11,000 and vowed to get the fuck out of stocks, once I was made whole again. Well, as you know, for the most part, that is exactly what I have done. While it may bore many of you to read my daily diatribes of “how to do the Hugh Hendry and why,” via [[TLT]] , you must remember, I conduct myself like a gentleman at all times and have perfected my trade of proper asset management, throughout the years, unlike many of you dart throwing coked out gorillas, running a hedge. I simply spit on you, from a range of 40-500 yards out.

Back to my point.

I look at stocks, trading with absurd valuations, like Baidu.com, Inc. (ADR) [[BIDU]] , Wynn Resorts, Limited [[WYNN]] , Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc [[HOT]] , The Macerich Company [[MAC]] , Las Vegas Sands Corp. [[LVS]] , Amazon.com, Inc. [[AMZN]] and salesforce.com, inc. [[CRM]] and say to myself “this is going to be ugly when it ends.” I cannot say for certain when this Fed induced rally will end. However, rest assured, when it does end you will be swimming, mind you, in large capital losses, unless of course you are wise enough to plan ahead. The valuations that are now being applied to stocks, one year removed from the greatest economic collapse in generations, is simply unsustainable.

There are people who believe that equities can keep trading up, providing the dollar is debased. Over the short term, sure, that makes sense. But is that a logical trade long term? I mean, really, are you fucking nuts?

These days, everything is interconnected. A Japanese bank getting fucked in California mortgages can throw mashed potatoes on this rally and precipitate a global crisis, in one week flat. You cannot have a poor economy, weak dollar, and expect higher stocks indefinitely, based upon the idea that “since it’s priced in dollars it must go up.” WRONG. The chickens must come home to roost.

Take a look at what occurred during the credit crisis. Asset managers were stuck in funnels, dying to get out of stocks, as margin calls exasperated their cash calls. The only true flight to safety was in U.S. Treasuries, since it is backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. After all, when the shit hits the fan, where would you rather have your $200 million, in Treasuries or Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. [[FCX]] ?

Look, there is so much money invested in the U.S. markets, it would take some sort of parabolic shift to jar the dollar to startling lows. Money will simply follow the path it has always traveled, in and out of stocks and bonds. There will be no Exodus from the dollar into euros. If anything, euros will flood into the United States, in an attempt to escape their hopeless mess.

In recent years, gold has been plugged into nearly all asset management models. And, as a result, there is decent support for the yellow metal. However, once again, during the crisis of 2008, gold proved it was not a safe haven.

In short, enjoy the rally while it lasts; because when it ends, you are going to be shining my shoes.

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Post Health Care Reform Pin Action

Post trillion dollar heath care reform bill passage, this is how The PPT ranks health care names.

#2 sector out of 202: Drugs Wholesale

No. Ticker Price Tech. Fund. Hybrid Hybrid Change – Daily Hybrid Change – Weekly
1 MHS 66.24 3.87 4.20 4.02 1.52% 28.03%
2 ESRX 102.01 3.87 4.15 3.99 1.53% 28.30%
3 ABC 29.22 3.57 4.50 3.97 5.87% 5.59%
4 MCK 64.65 3.92 3.65 3.80 1.33% 33.68%
5 CAH 36.25 3.87 2.95 3.48 32.82% 22.97%
6 OCR 29.27 3.77 3.10 3.48 20.83% -15.45%


#3 sector out of 202: Hospitals

No. Ticker Price Tech. Fund. Hybrid Hybrid Change – Daily Hybrid Change – Weekly
1 AMSG 22.55 3.77 4.95 4.28 28.14% 9.18%
2 CYH 40.39 3.87 4.25 4.04 27.04% -0.98%
3 HMA 8.84 3.97 3.85 3.92 31.54% 0.51%
4 UHS 36.32 3.47 4.40 3.87 28.57% -0.52%
5 LPNT 37.82 3.87 3.45 3.69 8.53% -0.81%
6 RHB 27.28 3.42 3.80 3.58 0.85% 17.70%
7 THC 6.30 3.87 2.35 3.22 43.11% 10.14%
8 SEM 8.68 3.17 3.10 3.14 4.67% 43.89%
9 SSY 2.07 3.22 3.00 3.13 64.74% 28.51%
10 MDTH 12.64 2.87 3.05 2.95 -16.19% 47.03%
11 CCM 7.99 1.12 2.75 1.82 -1.62% 1.11%

#4 sector out of 202: Specialized Health Services

No. Ticker Price Tech. Fund. Hybrid Hybrid Change – Daily Hybrid Change – Weekly
1 FMS 56.15 3.72 4.60 4.10 39.93% -14.36%
2 HGR 19.01 3.77 4.45 4.06 0.00% 28.48%
3 BIOS 8.42 3.77 4.35 4.02 29.26% 17.61%
4 PSYS 30.45 3.77 4.30 4.00 41.34% -0.95%
5 HLS 19.47 3.77 3.90 3.83 27.67% 0.52%
6 DVA 64.18 3.67 4.05 3.83 17.48% 17.43%
7 ALLI 6.60 3.27 4.35 3.73 0.00% -0.27%
8 PRSC 15.05 3.72 3.30 3.54 49.37% 58.48%
9 VRAD 10.39 3.12 3.95 3.48 48.72% 44.40%
10 HWAY 17.68 3.82 2.90 3.43 4.57% 3.94%
11 MD 57.89 2.27 4.75 3.33 -1.77% -14.80%
12 ANCI 1.89 3.22 3.45 3.32 11.78% 51.60%
13 IPCM 34.28 2.27 4.10 3.05 12.55% 1.33%
14 NHWK 3.38 3.17 2.60 2.93 1.03% 67.82%
15 TMH 16.00 3.57 1.80 2.80 1.82% 0.72%
16 MDZ 8.34 1.87 3.65 2.64 0.00% -25.14%
17 NBS 1.80 1.67 2.30 1.94 -37.01% -34.56%

#5 sector out of 202: Medical Equipment Wholesale

No. Ticker Price Tech. Fund. Hybrid Hybrid Change – Daily Hybrid Change – Weekly
1 OMI 46.08 3.77 4.35 4.02 20.72% -20.92%
2 HSIC 58.16 3.82 4.15 3.96 1.54% 1.28%
3 MWIV 44.37 3.97 3.90 3.94 2.87% 31.18%
4 PDCO 31.22 3.87 3.65 3.78 32.17% 9.57%
5 CHDX 11.97 2.77 4.60 3.56 -6.81% -9.67%
6 PSSI 23.85 3.22 4.00 3.56 20.27% -7.53%
7 STAA 3.65 1.87 2.55 2.17 2.84% -23.21%
8 AHII 1.82 1.37 2.60 1.90 6.15% 1.60%

You get my drift. Medical stocks, across the board, are higher today, as if the government will allow unlimited profit margins. I realize 32 million people will be inserted into the system. However, I have to believe there will be some constraints or caps on profit margins. Although I do not understand the true essence of the health care bill, I know enough about government to know they could give two fucks and a gay goat about shareholder value. If I was long any of these names, sans solid wholesalers, I’d book the gains. Within wholesalers, I like AmerisourceBergen Corp. [[ABC]] and McKesson Corporation [[MCK]] , based upon the prospect of much higher drug volumes.

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Fly Buy: ADBE

Adobe Systems Incorporated [[ADBE]]

I bought 10,000 Adobe Systems Incorporated [[ADBE]] @ $32.90.

Disclaimer: If you buy ADBE because of this post, your government will spend all of your tax dollars, AND MORE, on crazy eyed projects. And, you may lose money.

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Outrageously Hilarious

Bravo, bravo, a job well done! I must admit, I did not expect the market to climb higher today, amidst news of horrendously poor economic policy change. Don’t get me wrong, I am not judging the Prezident or his health care initiative. Basically, I feel it is always a mistake to jack taxes higher, while trying to climb out of the deepest crevasse since The Great/Awesome Depression.

To see the market tick higher, despite the news, makes me feel all warm and cuddly inside. Because, unlike God, now I know for certain that our government overlords are watching us, ever so intently (tear drops from face).

Do not expect “The Fly” to trade in a market he does not understand. However, I will tell you, Adobe Systems Incorporated [[ADBE]] looks good here, as well as a variety of other stocks. Perhaps I need a good talking to, in order to “correct” my erred ways. But then I look up at my monitor and see, dammit, I SEE SUGAR DOWN AGAIN (crying profusely). Has the world, suddenly, decided to go on a diet and kick the ol’ diabetic lifestyle to the curb? Perhaps.

With my money, I will bore you to death, doing “The Hugh Hendry” and nibbling at [[VXX]] .

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ATTENTION: No More Politics

I’ve decided to enforce the “no politics on my fucking website” rule again, due to the fact that it is a stupid subject to debate. I’ve long said “politics is the sandbox for complete imbeciles and/or jackasses who hunger for power.” In my opinion, politicians are either too gay, corrupt or plain ol’ stupid for my interest. Frankly, and I mean this in the most sincere way, if you are interested in politics because you want to “save the country,” you’re better off pasting an “S” on your chest and jumping off Seattle’s space needle to test your powers.

Naturally, the health care bill will pass and all of the talking heads will do what they do best: talk. Meanwhile, back at Space Alien Magician (S.A.M.) HQ, “The Fly” will be figuring out ways to bank a little coin off other people’s anguish, in order to lessen the burden of such detrimental policy changes. Quite honestly, that is all we can do.

Should the bill pass, I expect the markets to begin a decline, down to 10,000 (eventually), which will end up being the best buying opportunity of the year. Or, we “double dip” and head back down to “blue blazer” lows, amidst molten steel and black smoke flowing throughout our  water reservoirs.

More on this later.

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Potential Bottoms

Courtesy of The PPT, here are the results of one of my favorite screens: Potential Bottoms.

No. Ticker Acc. Dist. Score Hybrid Change (Daily) Hybrid Score Technical Score % From 52 Week Low
1 AMAG 5.00 -0.36 2.80 3.17 12.42
2 BRO 5.00 -0.32 3.14 3.17 10.17
3 CXM 5.00 87.90 2.33 3.07 13.59
4 DNB 5.00 21.29 3.02 3.22 7.45
5 DTO 5.00 3.37 14.64
6 DUG 5.00 3.19 10.52
7 ERY 5.00 3.39 13.13
8 FPL 5.00 10.68 3.11 3.12 6.34
9 NCX 4.00 -0.33 3.04 3.36 6.58
10 PBCT 5.00 52.71 3.10 3.17 7.27
11 SCO 4.00 2.82 6.29
12 SMN 5.00 3.20 7.12
13 T 5.00 -0.51 3.87 3.62 13.16
14 TWM 4.00 2.65 4.48
15 TZA 5.00 3.20 6.93
16 UUP 5.00 3.65 7.67
17 VRSK 4.00 -11.07 2.65 3.17 8.94
18 VZ 5.00 -2.01 3.42 3.47 7.42
19 WTR 4.00 -7.87 3.51 3.07 13.89

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Garden Variety Sell Off

This sell off is bullshit. This is the sort of sell off that you watch with one eye, while viewing some stand up comedian make a jackass out of himself with the other.

Keep in mind, “The Fly” is not here for you. He just happens to be blogging here, putting his book out for the world to see. It may frustrate some of you to come here and hear the same ol’ bullshit, very Hugh Hendry-esque. But then again, I’m not here for you, am I?

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Into the bell, I’m throwing lemons at punk brokers, who think they know stocks. You fuckers don’t know the first thing about investing: go sell a “really neat mutual fund” to an older than fuck lady.

Be well.

NOTE: The near term fate of this market depends on what our elected clown-fucking corporate whores do with healthcare reform, obviously.

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