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[fc]

buying twitter. and maybe htz next week with new CEO announced.

OH MY !
Why would you do that? and why not FB instead of TWTR ?

[12HRS]

I have never understood the twitter hype. Tons of people with lots of money feel that since twitter has tons of users they will be able to make lots of money off of them. Yet neither the investors or twitter have figured out an effective way to make money at the level needed to be worth what they are worth. It seems to be a big gamble on the ability to monetize. Maybe I am missing something?

[Ephraimh]

I have never understood the twitter hype. Tons of people with lots of money feel that since twitter has tons of users they will be able to make lots of money off of them. Yet neither the investors or twitter have figured out an effective way to make money at the level needed to be worth what they are worth. It seems to be a big gamble on the ability to monetize. Maybe I am missing something?

I remember when the same was said on $FB, don't underestimate the power of social media + ads.

[12HRS]

I remember when the same was said on $FB, don't underestimate the power of social media + ads.

I personally never said the same for FB. I bought FB in the 30s.

FB is different since you have so many people browsing on their site all the time to see whats the latest. How many people on twitter do that? Oh and I just checked my twitter home page (which I only ever go on for Amex) and I don't see a single ad. (and there is tons of empty space on the sides). If I would invest in twitter it would be after I saw consistent ad placement throughout my usage.

I do grant that my usage is minimal, but thats how I use twitter (fb also is only for deals for me). How does everyone else use it?

I would love to be proven wrong with other people experiences and then maybe I could understand it more.

[yuneeq]

I remember when the same was said on $FB, don't underestimate the power of social media + ads.

The same was not said, as FB was profitable way before the IPO.
The big question was how much more they could grow.
TWTR is not and was never in the same boat.

[Ephraimh]

The same was not said, as FB was profitable way before the IPO.
The big question was how much more they could grow.
TWTR is not and was never in the same boat.

The concerns then on FBs' inability to grow came out of underestimating the power of social media + ads,
FB delivered,
Twitter just hasn't delivered YET,

They may not be in the same boat, but they swim in the same waters. ( btw...)

[stmark]

if Twitter can monetize their ad space. They will bring in tremendous cash.  However, it seems like it will need to overhaul their leadership before that will happen.

[Ephraimh]

if Twitter can monetize their ad space. They will bring in tremendous cash.  However, it seems like it will need to overhaul their leadership before that will happen.

+1 they're a bunch of lazy teens.

[12HRS]

if Twitter can monetize their ad space. They will bring in tremendous cash.  However, it seems like it will need to overhaul their leadership before that will happen.

But thats my point. The whole investment hinges on a big IF

[SrulyP]

need a good stock to pick up. I have some cash laying around and it is just wasting away. Any ideas?

[caliheat]

need a good stock to pick up. I have some cash laying around and it is just wasting away. Any ideas?

Why not AAPL?
Just picked some up and already up 15%+

[Ergel]

And I'm considering when to cash out my AAPL. It's been a lovely ride but....

[coralsnake]

And I'm considering when to cash out my AAPL. It's been a lovely ride but....

You can't lose money by taking a profit.

[Ergel]

Yup. Originally bought at 660. Doubled down at 540. Up almost 40%. And that's not counting the dividend

[caliheat]

And I'm considering when to cash out my AAPL. It's been a lovely ride but....

but...??