Well we are getting deep into the Holiday Season now and it will soon be 2004. Doesn't it seem like yesterday when we were worrying about Y2K instead of 9/11? Times do change quickly.
As always, remember to consult with your financial advisor before making any investment decisions based on materials on this website!
During the week of October 27, 2003, I posted six stocks on this website: Altiris (ATRS) and Portfolio Recovery Associates (PRAA) on 10/28/03, Spectralink (SLNK) and OPNET Technologies (OPNT) on 10/29/03, and NetScreen Technologies (NSCN) and Kyphon (KYPH) on 10/30/03.
Altiris closed 12/19/03 at $33.48 for a gain of $1.55 or 4.9% during this period.
Portfolio Research Associates closed at $27.50 on 12/19/03 for a gain of $.57 or 2.1%.
SpectraLink closed 12/19/03 at $18.14 for a loss of ($.40) or (2.2%).
OPNET Technologies closed 12/19/03 at $16.25 for a gain of $2.15 or 15.2%.
NetScreen Technologies closed 12/19/03 at $24.31 for a loss of ($2.85) or (10.5%).
Finally, Kyphon closed 12/19/03 at $25.08 for a loss of ($4.07) or (14.0%).
The last 7 weeks were not exceptionally kind for our picks which had an average loss of (.75%). Not exceptionally weak yet nothing to write home about!
Thanks again for stopping by! If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at bobsadviceforstocks@lycos.com
Bob