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bif

(22,718 posts) Fri Feb 2, 2024, 10:18 AM Feb 2

Apple tops estimates, stock gets pounded.

I just don't understand it.

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Apple tops estimates, stock gets pounded. (Original Post) bif Feb 2 OP

Think I might buy a share. ;) Happy Hoosier Feb 2 #1

Buy the rumor - sell the news.....Pump and Dump walkingman Feb 2 #2

You have people who sell at earnings report to take immediate profits Best_man23 Feb 21 #3

Happy Hoosier

(7,314 posts)

1. Think I might buy a share. ;)

Reply to bif (Original post)

Fri Feb 2, 2024, 10:25 AM

Feb 2

Yeah, I try to NOT get wrapped up in what the odd group think is.

walkingman

(7,628 posts)

2. Buy the rumor - sell the news.....Pump and Dump

Reply to bif (Original post)

Fri Feb 2, 2024, 11:59 AM

Feb 2

Best_man23

(4,898 posts)

3. You have people who sell at earnings report to take immediate profits

Reply to bif (Original post)

Wed Feb 21, 2024, 08:50 AM

Feb 21

Then, once the price stabilizes after the dip, they buy back in.

If a stock drops or goes up in price, you haven't lost (or gained) money until you sell, you are just down (or up) on the position.

Hang in there, AAPL is a cornerstone stock in any portfolio.

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