Stock Market Notes

February 20, 2012 The stock market has been erratic this year so far, and has become quite volatile after a long period of calm last year. We have made new all-time highs in some of the market averages, but not all.  The Dow the most widely-watched index, and it has failed to make a new… Read more »

Ruckuss Wireless – stopped out

February 15, 2013 Stopped out of RKUS trade at 20.69.  Stock was down below 20.00 at one point. Lesson:  I missed the best entry point due to not watching it closely back in November.  My entry point was not ideal, and earnings volatility made the trade suspect.  I had a similar situation with Facebook.  Due… Read more »

Ruckus Wireless purchase

February 13, 2013 I had been watching Ruckus Wireless, an IPO from November 2012.  I missed the breakout in December, and was waiting for a pullback to buy. I bought shares today at 22.37 after its earnings report on Feb 12.  The stock has became very volatile, moving around 12% today. I have placed my… Read more »

Navios – additional stock purchase

January 24, 2013 Added to my Navios Maritime position.  Purchased more shares at $15.08.

Navios additional stock purchase

January 7, 2013 I added to my Navios Maritime (NMM) position.  Purchased more shares at $14.12.