07-01-2014, 11:19 AM
'davidhmtk' pid='45998' datel Wrote:
'admin' pid='45995' datel Wrote:["You forgot one. Stock price is down too."] I'm aware of that, but is that due to manipulation? Even if so, all of it? Could it be, at least in part due to: - People sold the news? - Some were actually disappointed with some of the metrices (like $/mcf stuff)? - The apparent longer time horizon to monetization versus Exxon, the partner most seem to have expected?Best idea is to end option trading on equities
While I agree that it is best to terminate the weekly options, I believe the monthly options serve a good purpose.
I think the discussion on volume and manipulation is missing one big point. Liquidity. There is very little stock outside the hands of the large holders. This makes it easy to "play" the stock. It also keeps people away.
The spread between bid and ask is too great thanks to the MM.
The shorts are mostly gone, IMHO. What is left is basically hedging and MM positions.
Dec 6 ended all that other stuff.
We are now a news driven stock on our way to be an earnings and exploration potential driven stock. Divvies in 8 years. Mark your calendars. 