Ru #2 ... Ru Plays

[Aufan 1983]

Just a quick note to let everyone know that after some thought Ru has given me the ok to post his plays here once again.

A note from Ru:

Please pass along my thanks to the members and management at smc. The kind words were really a surprise but much appreciated.
My plays are sometimes not for those who want to play the safe side of the market but at this time there is no safe side. I have learned over the past years that the conventional wisdom is usually a step behind. Some that are much more educated in the market will laugh at most of my picks and to those all I can say is "While it may not be for you it works for me and when it gets to where the rubber meets the road thats what counts"

It has taken me far too long to type this short note so I'm done for now.

Thanks again everyone for the kind words and lets now try to find the next stock similar to (SSCC) that will make us some green.

**** Added at Ru's request..... PLEASE READ ****

The picks contained in this thread are only an opinion and in no way is a recommendation to buy or sell. This thread in no way reflects the opinion of the forum owners and should be viewed as highly speculative. Please do your own DD before buying or selling a stock and do not base your opinions based soley on the content of this or any other thread.

[pennyfrog]

A big thanks RU It is good to have you back. Even if you can not post that often.Look forward to doing DD on your picks so as to try to get into the mind of a master Thanks again

[Volatile22]

*The heavens part and the sun once again shines on SMC*


heh....Good to see the picks will be back

[ckkoster]

Glad to see your back RU!!!!!! It has been said that in tough times a true leader can not remain silent!!! Thanks for coming back into our lives!!!!!!

[beardeus]

Yeah Ru! Good to have you back and thanks Aufan!

[Aufan 1983]

Thanks all for the kind words it was you guys that brought him out of retirement I just passed the word on.

I hope his SSCC was a hint because I just jumped in for 500 @ 1.08....

[drozhenbane]

Sometimes all it takes is a good old fashioned and long over due kudos to re-energize someone. To RU: Keep us up to date, your contribution was enjoyed by us all, and wish you the best in your ventures.

[CatFish]

this day just keeps getting better. thank you ru. i really mean that. i have learned alot playing and paper trading your picks. they are always fun and a good learning experience.

[BadThad]

YAY! He's made me green and I thank him.

I think we all understand we could lose and it's only OUR fault if we do. Tell him not to worry, we understand and are just interested in his picks. I don't play them all, I do my own DD and decide what to do...but...without him, my ideas get very stale and for that, I'm very appreciative.

[Aufan 1983]

Guys I just called Ru to kid him a little bit about me buying SSCC @ 1.08 today and it closing @ .87. I told him I thought he was giving us a tip by throwing in SSCC in his note.

His words were: Check yahoo or your streamer and then he laughed. I checked yahoo and guess what.... they released earnings this afternoon and actually were able to turn a profit. The release is below check it out. Did anyone else buy? He think it could double tomorrow.

Ru.... Freakin unreal..... You are starting to freak me out

EDIT: Just check after hours and its now @ 1.13.

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Smurfit-Stone Container swings to profit in 3Q


Wednesday October 22, 5:06 pm ET
Smurfit-Stone Container swings to profit in 3rd-qtr on higher prices, bigger volumes shipped


CHICAGO (AP) -- Smurfit-Stone Container Corp., the largest U.S. maker of containerboard, reported Wednesday that higher prices and greater shipping volumes helped it swing to profit in the third quarter.




For the three months ended Sept. 30, net income rose to $62 million, or 24 cents per share, compared with the year-earlier quarter when the company lost $96 million, or 38 cents per share.

Excluding one-time items, Smurfit-Stone lost 8 cents per share in the recently completed quarter.

Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected, on average, a loss of 4 cents per share. Analyst estimates typically exclude one-time benefits and gains.

Sales edged lower to $1.88 billion from $1.89 billion. Analysts expected $1.89 billion in revenue.

During the quarter, Smurfit-Stone closed four plants, laying off 229 employees, and announced four additional facility closures.

Shares rose in aftermarket trading by 23 cents, or 28.4 percent, to $1.04. The stock earlier lost 28 cents, or 23.4 percent, to close at 87 cents.