the butcher wrote: » Facebook is an interesting one. They had a sweet spot a few years ago where vast majority of businesses felt like their targeted ads was well worth the money, that has declined a lot over recent years and users got a blend of friend posts along with news articles and group posts and ads felt like they were in the background. Scroll through anyones fb now and it's countless ads with very little personal content. Eventually more dead people will be on facebook then the living. As another user said there were generations that moved with facebooks meteoric rise 10 years ago and they now find that their kids stay well away from their "parents social media", which is one of the reasons why FB bought Instagram. Insta and whatsapp look like they will be going the same way as the facebook model so no doubt they will feck that up eventually too. And when I have a vast amount of friends that have either deleted or don't use facebook anymore, I doubt they can re-jig it enough to get those users back. Also risk of being broken up in the future. TLDR - I won't be buying fb shares for the foreseeable.
masterK wrote: » I'm pretty torn on FB myself. One one hand there is no doubt the core platform is under pressure from newer platforms. They also face a huge challenge in monetizing WhatsApp. On the other hand they are still very profitable and certainly have the financial clout to snap up their up and coming rivals which would make them relevant again.
jams100 wrote: » The problem is they won't be able to take out the competition anymore, or at least its going to be much, much harder to aquire the competition. I have been following the big techs senate hearings and the general tone is these companies have to much power and need to be reigned in. The question is will this result in any actual action? I get the feeling it will its just what the action might be and how long it will take? I find it hard to see Facebook aquiring the next Instagram and if they can't do that then I see them stalling.
Thargor wrote: » Someone tipped Pine Island Acquisition Corp a while back as it was very close to the Bidens (sorry I cant go back and check who, the advanced thread search option stops working for me every now and then for a week at a time, same thing happened with Reconnaissance Energy...). Looks like its starting to move now, up 15% since the tip and 10% pre-market, again kicking myself for the small position, I really should be more brave while things are like this.
DulchieLaois wrote: » It’s funny, I also saw that note and been watching it closely for last while....bite the bullet and bought in today as well...hope it’s upward and onwards from here
Stormington wrote: » I was going to recommend - didn't spot the earlier one. This looks like it may be a goer too. SPCE up 20% also.
DulchieLaois wrote: » There’s 2 PIPP on exchanges, PIPP and PIPP_U, seems to be same company but different price, can someone explain
Shedite27 wrote: » PIPP_U is a Unit. It comprises of a Share in the company, plus 1/3 of an option (may vary depending on the SPAC). Units are normally about 20% more expensive, there's not a huge difference between the two. If you don't understand warrants/options, just go for the share (PIPP)
retalivity wrote: » Ah...I believe you are right. Looks like I am too late.
Shedite27 wrote: » Fair play to all those who held Gamestop the past year. Flat for a year and up 750% in the past few months.
Browney7 wrote: » Assuming you're a higher rate taxpayer, is getting a 12% dividend not a disaster as you'll lose half the amount in tax compared to the company retaining the cash and contributing to a capital gain instead which is taxed at a lower rate?
hottipper wrote: » Zoom could be good to go soon if anybody is interested in it. Its still fighting but at nice levels currently might go sideways for a week then back up, one to watch.
Liamo_mu wrote: » Anyone get in on zoom since it dropped back into the 300 hundreds? It's an interesting one for sure
Kilboor wrote: » Out at 35.50 from 8.80
JDWW wrote: » Holding on for the moment could see another few days of growth into next week...albeit a very small holding. Small plays in Kistos SPAC (KIST) and PSTH too. Like the look of HBAR crypto as well.
