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I fought my urge, but did look at the Yahoo message boards. What a bunch of supersillious crap they are. People saying shorts are going to "take it up the a**" and other crude pump and dump comments.

I have made significant money shorting against the imbalance on the close and holding till the next trading day. I guess I am due for a loss. I guess I wasn't thinking as clearly as possible. Someone mentioned the stock traded in the 15 range. That never happened. It got to 11.25. In...

The stock rallied from 10.61 to as high as 11.25. Anybody seen any news? Given I shorted 14,000 against the imbalance, I'm already down $8000 on the position . It started suddenly rallying abt 20 mins after the close. I know it's in play, but I'm wondering..........................

While I'm not sure whether you need to file an informational return, taxation depends on whether you are a citizen of the US. While US citzens are taxed on thier worldwide income, citizens of most other countries aren't. Most countries tax based on residency.

Pentagon Federal 60 month new car loan at 3.49% fixed 60 month CD at 5.25% APY Go figure. You can join for $20.

I thought this was some type of weight loss method, so I'm signing off this thread. On a non-serious note, I'm sure most Specialists consult their charts and wave patterns before deciding what to do with an order.

Spending Traders Money. How humorous. All the money I have I made when the commish was 1 cent per share at Bright. I guess you are planning to rebate all those excess commisions and phantom interest so I can afford to travel

It would be a call to rescue your trading

We hear Bright is not having a Christmas Party and I am speculating they are using the money to fund Baccarat playing at Paris Hotel. Where are the comps? Show us the love! I can get 2 for 1 coupons somewhere! I guess Bright's rates are so low times are tough. Maybe....... the 77 cent...

Wayne has been calling in all his orders and he makes money!

My law firm conversed with SEC and they are taking the position that if your intent is to get around the uptick rule , you are in violation.

I have spoken to Bob Bright about this and he feels conversions are legitimate even if the stock is used to sell downticks. My legal counsel (at $400/ hour) has spoken to the SEC. SEC makes the point that if your intent is to get around the uptick rule, it will probably take the position...

I have substantial legal authority as well as case law that the frequency of trading is not a deciding factor in determining whether you are an "investor" in Holland. I have consulted top legal counsel and tax counsel and I believe I am correct. There is no SS tax on capital gains in Holland

I have spent considerable time and money, and have traveled the globe looking for the ideal tax situation. I have spent many thousands on foreign attorneys and accountants, and I have consulted many knowledgeable international investors. The biggest problem---and it is not insurmountable...

I'm curious how many people showed. I need more notice so I can let Flexjet have my transportation ready next time. Now, about the endowed chair in daytrading. Those guys in the MBA program who think they are such hot shit because they "manage" $11 million belonging to the university. What...

I am hosting a Very Unimportant Persons reception at the Z Tejas restaurant next to our office. If you would like to attend, please let me know. I guarantee better liquor and food than the Bright's. (that means Bob's wife won't be bringing in finger sandwiches from Von's). Our office is much...

I am reducing my fee to only negative $59. Or, should it be negative $199 if it's a reduction?

Speaking of CMGI, I hold the record for the biggest loss in the shortest period. I lost $440 per share in 2 days while short.

Bravo

I use this all the time when trading spreads on listed stocks.