This Week's 5 Smartest Stock Moves

• Report this Comment On July 02, 2009, at 3:58 PM, jrusso9722 wrote:

  This Oshkosh win suggests a turning point for the company. Now that M-ATV is building to save our sons and daughters, it may have a role in replacing a portion of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, (JLTV) Why, how? It can do many missions of the JLTV and is ahead of it by 24 months. Modifications can be quickly done by OSK to tweak the platform. There is alot more of Oshkosh Engineering, Design and Manufacture to come, that cannot be provided by any other manufacturer.

• Report this Comment On July 02, 2009, at 4:18 PM, brandostr wrote:

  everything I read suggested that 5,250 some units will be made minimum!!!! Wow if that is true watch this stock explode!!!

• Report this Comment On July 02, 2009, at 4:19 PM, brandostr wrote:

  everything I read suggested that 5,250 some units will be made minimum!!!! Wow if that is true watch this stock explode!!! ---- That is the stock of OSK

• Report this Comment On July 02, 2009, at 5:15 PM, plange01 wrote:

  looks like its logmeout! a few years ago a joke like this would not even make it public!

• Report this Comment On July 02, 2009, at 10:00 PM, nerios wrote:

  SiriusXM reports today 513 000 downloads of their new App on the iPhone App Store - that may be true, but it is also the fastest App to be deleted from iPhones in history! You see, SIRI charges an additional fee for that service, but with limited channels lineup as on conventional SiriusXM receivers - the existing subscribers are FURIOUS! That's not good when you are running a subscription-only based company. I encourage everyone considering investing in SIRI to read the reviews on the Apple App Store, under the SIRIUSXM App, to be convinced that something is wrong with the current customer appreciation of the product. I never seen such an long-awaited App scoring so low on the chart after its launch. Loyal customers for years are now threatening to unsubscribe from SIRIUS or not renew their contracts for that sole reason. Wow!

  I'm convince that many will. Why? Because, the progressive slashing of most of the differentiating music channels, over the last 5 years, by SiriusXM, the one thing that made the concept special; the availability of cheaper (and sometime free) musical alternatives like LastFM, Pandora, doesn't make Satellite Radio as attractive 6 years ago. Remember, 6 years ago, there was no iPod either... It leaves (only) the numerous fans of H.Stern to support SIRIUS now - but the last iPhone App denied them the pleasure, and that, for a $35/yr fee! Not to mention a $25/yr increase in royalty fee yesterday - that adds up to $60/yr on top of the $240/yr already paid by the average subscriber. Enough is enough, they are saying to Mel K.

  To look at stock performance and outlook is good, but the future fundamentals for this company is linked to one thing - customer satisfaction of the product offering. None of it is happening under this administration. Satellite radio could easily be replaced in the near future by mobile products using 3G (4G in 2010) and wifi at home. Soon it could even be replaced in cars, with the new 4G cell technology that will link a car with the cell network while driving. We already see those iPod/iPhones-ready car stereo - moving radios another step towards obliviousness. Are we on the verge of witnessing another 1 to 2 years of struggles and good memories of what could have been a great technology?

• Report this Comment On July 03, 2009, at 11:07 AM, ralston3057 wrote:

  Nerios,

  I would like to offer you some good financial advice: Cover your short position while you can, use any proceeds you may have and go LONG SIRI. It will be the best investment you can make.

  If you look at the stock rise since its lows in February it has risen over 900%. The great thing about it is that it is still extremely undervalued.

  For anyone seriously considering what NERIOS is writing, I would urge you to read the following articles:

  http://www.marketintelligencecenter.com/articles/897376

  http://money.cnn.com/2009/06/30/technology/sirius_xm_satelli...

• Report this Comment On July 07, 2009, at 8:55 AM, BullishBroker74 wrote:

  By Brandon Matthews

  Traditional forms of media including television, radio and print are threatened by the success of Sirius XM Radio (SIRI). There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that the organizations behind traditional forms of media have united on a single front to denigrate the Satellite Radio provider at any and all costs. I know this first hand as most of the negative comments left on Satwaves.com can be traced back to everything from terrestrial radio station operators to the National Association of Broadcasters. These traditional media conglomerates control everything most people see and hear. Consider if you will the number 1 hit by the Black Eyed Peas in which the words “Satellite Radio” have been bleeped out by terrestrial radio stations from coast to coast.

  In the years since Howard Stern first joined Sirius, traditional media has made a point of downplaying Howard Stern's relevance. Just last October, the Los Angeles Times published this article which made the claim that Howard Stern was no longer relevant, and that his listeners had dwindled to a fraction of the number that once tuned in. The Los Angeles Times happens to be owned by Tribune; “America’s largest employee-owned media company, operating businesses in publishing, interactive and broadcasting.” The same article was syndicated and republished on an almost daily basis for several weeks that followed, assuring that the story would be told in every major U.S. market and maintain a top ranked listing in google news search results.

  That is why I could not help but laugh hysterically at the newest media attempts to control the American public’s view of Sirius XM Radio through new articles that claim Howard Stern will leave Sirius XM nearly two years from now. These articles now make the claim that Howard Stern is so important and popular, that Sirius XM’s survival hinges on whether or not Howard decides to stay with Sirius XM when his contract comes up for renewal in 2011! Unfortunately, some people seem to be buying into this manipulation and fear-mongering. The reach of these media outlets is unlimited in scope.

  As an example, on the eve of Sirius XM’s announcement that its iPhone application had reached a million downloads, a story was written suggesting that Sirius XM stock would be a good short sale candidate by a known writer who has denigrated Sirius for years. I recall writing that it seemed like a signal was being sent on the Satwaves forums the moment I read it. As trading progressed the following day it looked as if Sirius XM stock would rise precipitously on the iPhone application news. CNBC even picked up the story, but if you follow Sirius XM you knew what was coming next.

  It was then reported that the app, despite having over a million downloads, had a low rating based on the absence of The Howard Stern Show. The very same show that the media has been proclaiming to be irrelevant. The stock ended the day's session flat as a result. Out of nearly 19 million subscribers and out of 1 million iPhone app downloads, the app was given a low rating by a mere 38,000 people. It does not take a rocket scientist to figure out that anyone can bash the application, whether or not they even own an Apple device. I rated the application 5 stars, and I have no iPod nor iPhone. I simply signed up using my AOL account. It can hardly be deemed a reliable source of consumer sentiment compared to the fact that it remains the number 1 downloaded music application.

  As for Howard Stern, terrestrial radio is already on life support. Clear Channel is knocking on bankruptcy’s door. When it comes to radio companies, there is only one that is growing. There is only one that can offer Howard the freedom to do his show and produce new shows without fear of retribution from the FCC. By the year 2011, it is probable that no radio company in existence would be able to afford Howard Stern while offering him a minuscule percentage of his current national audience. Only one radio company can offer The Howard Stern Show a potential global audience in the years to come. That radio company is Sirius XM Radio.

  As for the media manipulation: People should make a stand. If you’d like to be told what to read and hear only that which is selected for you, you might want to consider a move to North Korea. Turn off your am/fm radios. Pick up a Satellite Radio and subscription. Send a message to traditional media that they cannot control what you see and what you hear. I have and in this lies true freedom.

  Position: Long SIRI

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