The Daily Trading Thread - Daytrades, Swing Trades and Stock Picks

Discussion in 'Stock Market Today' started by Stockaholic, Apr 1, 2016.

  1. fireopal

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    Looks like it may be coming up off a double bottom from earlier this year & could head higher plus insider buying always a good sign imo
     
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    ACTG Chairman bought a boatload - SIFY flying +21% @ $1.43
     
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    HMNY scalp #2 - in $5.42 out $6.30 & looks like it could go again BUT stomach feels like it does when i ride roller coasters so i'm done & time to shop for some nice easy going swings!!
     
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    don't know how you do it everyday - must have nerves of steel - i'm stressed enough with buy & hold for 2-3 days - sometimes will hold for a week or more!
     
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    Think anyone playing in the stock market has nerves of steel BUT this play was/is crazy compared to other trades that don't move up/down as fast & my stomach is still not back to normal & it's been over an hour since last scalp lol. Seem to be moving more into taking cash daily rather than holding for more than a couple days -- have a couple bags that didn't do what they were supposed to do & they have made me more scared to hold anything for any period of time b/c never know what tomorrow will bring in the stock market world. Although, have also lost some money selling many WAY to soon too but would rather be safe than sorry plus have a small closet that doesn't have any room for another bag :D
     
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    HMNY in $5.40 (pre) out @ $6.56 (this thing drops fast - got greedy & missed $7's )
     
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    Congrats! nice trade to start off the morning!
     
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    (2) on Favs list: GELYF: $3.15 +7% - FRTA: $4.12 +5%
     
  10. Neil Allen

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    When you "scalp" - what's the average number of cents? Totally clueless....
     
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    Overly enthusiastic newbie short mistake >> should have never shorted INSM & shoulda covered $27's & wondering if i should take my $1 now or wait 4ever :rolleyes:
     
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    Bought TDOC on sale @ $29.95; yesterday -MYL - good entry point @ $30.50. Both are good for $3 in short-term.
     
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    i watch one minute chart etc and aim for as much as i can get and like $1 or as close as i can get to that lol
     
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    Keep an eye on ACRX - wants to break out of coil.
     
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    ..lol - i'm watching weekly and monthly charts
     
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    lol i used to do that & hope you are playing HMNY - waves of $$ today!!
     
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    great action in this thread today! good stuff you guys.
     
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    For whatever reason, REV: $18.10 +20% in 3 days - bonds pay 9% - like the bonds better than the stock.
     
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