• 30 Oct 2008 at 10:48 AM

Volatility Leads The Way: Dow Contest

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Ok, typically we only do the Dow contests when the markets are nuts. But since they are always nuts lately, you guessed it, you can call Dow 12:00 noon. We’ll cut off the bets at about 11:30 or so. Maybe.
You know the rules. Closest without going under.
GO!

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  1. 1
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 10:51 AM

    9180

  2. 2
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 10:52 AM

    9005

  3. 3
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 10:53 AM

    9,124

  4. 4
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 10:53 AM

    N.A.S. Keflavik boi sez:
    9012
    Corner of Broad and Beaver, and NO , I am NOT either of the mujahaddin coffee cart guys, wiseass.

  5. 5
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 10:54 AM

    8915.75

  6. 6
    Posted by diablo | October 30, 2008 at 10:55 AM

    9125.38

  7. 7
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 10:56 AM

    9120.06

  8. 8
    Posted by Strabo | October 30, 2008 at 10:56 AM

    9010.05

  9. 9
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 10:56 AM

    9085.97 – ISYN

  10. 10
    Posted by StillNoCouch | October 30, 2008 at 10:57 AM

    9,240.75
    (The decimals give the illusion of sophistication).

  11. 11
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 10:57 AM

    “You know the rules. Closest without going under.”
    I guess it’s now a tops down strategy.

  12. 12
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 10:59 AM

    Specific date as to when Dealbreaker “jumped the shark” and became a worthless website to visit with little to no value…
    place your bets, closest date without going under wins a free mayo shake

  13. 13
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 10:59 AM

    9100.01

  14. 14
    Posted by TheUnrepentantGunner | October 30, 2008 at 11:00 AM

    9090

  15. 15
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:01 AM

    @13- dude, why are you a fucking asshole? seriously? and if it’s worthless and adds no value? why are you taking the time from what obviously is a very busy day to comment on it?

  16. 16
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:01 AM

    Specific date as to when Dealbreaker “jumped the shark” and became a worthless website to visit with little to no value…
    place your bets, closest date without going under wins a free mayo shake

  17. 17
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:01 AM

    @13:
    Something of a personal admission, you still being here. Don’t you think?

  18. 18
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:03 AM

    9132.00
    The Guy from Delaware

  19. 19
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:03 AM

    9141.43

  20. 20
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:04 AM

    and 13 posts again!

  21. 21
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:08 AM

    specific date as to when 13/17′s life became so insignificant/worthless that he had to feel better about himself by posting (twice) on a website with little to no value?
    place your bets, closet date without going under wins. I’m going for conception.

  22. 22
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:08 AM

    8960.88
    Guy from SG

  23. 23
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:10 AM

    i like to add? question marks at random? places in my comments on boards to, do you?
    in a response to your sarcasm, my day actually isnt so busy, chances are our fund wont make a new investment this year as most wont so i have exhausted all of the other legitimate business websites to read this morning and when i saw that AGAIN dealbreaker is having a guess the dow contest it was just too pathetic for me not to comment but i forgot what its like to be an analyst in a bank, so i am sure this is fun for a lot of people
    my apologies

  24. 24
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:10 AM

    ____9131.99____

  25. 25
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:11 AM

    9300

  26. 26
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:12 AM

    Jumping the shark is a colloquialism used by TV critics and fans to denote that point in a TV show or movie series’ history where the plot veers off into absurd story lines or out-of-the-ordinary characterizations. In the process of undergoing these changes, the TV or movie series loses its original appeal. Shows that have “jumped the shark” are typically deemed to have passed their peak. According to the theory, once a show has “Jumped the Shark” fans can designate the point of the show’s perceived decline in overall quality with the “Jump the Shark” moment.
    Also applies to websites like Dealbreaker.

  27. 27
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:12 AM

    @24- the only thing pathetic is you. seriously, get a fucking life. Nobody wants to read your misplaced bitterness. But thanks for the pageviews!

  28. 28
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:13 AM

    @24 here. Sorry I’m having a bad day, my guess is 8965.

  29. 29
    Posted by a dead horse | October 30, 2008 at 11:13 AM

    9137

  30. 30
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:14 AM

    @27/17/13– everyone familiar with hackneyed cliches knows what the saying (which came from an episode of Happy Days) means. Applies to people like you. Seriously, stop commenting. You’re bitter and sad, we get it.

  31. 31
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:14 AM

    @29 was not @24 for the record…

  32. 32
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:16 AM

    9050

  33. 33
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:17 AM

    @13 DB “jumped the shark” about a week ago, unfortunately I did not make a note of the specific date or post when I called it.

  34. 34
    Posted by a dead horse | October 30, 2008 at 11:17 AM

    9137

  35. 35
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:19 AM

    9092.52

  36. 36
    Posted by Bess Levin | October 30, 2008 at 11:22 AM

    @13/17/24/27- surely life at Cyprus Advisors isn’t so unfulfilling that you need to waste time here.

  37. 37
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:24 AM

    9111.11

  38. 38
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:26 AM

    9012.89

  39. 39
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:27 AM

    9148.63
    Wasn’t the cyprus advisors guy the same one you sniped on the day Goldman banned posting on dealbreaker a while back for posting that they hadn’t and he was posting it from inside Goldman.

  40. 40
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:27 AM

    9086.50

  41. 41
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:27 AM

    9086.50

  42. 42
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:27 AM

    9091.87 – MRR

  43. 43
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:28 AM

    8,948.90
    Holla

  44. 44
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:28 AM

    9088

  45. 45
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:29 AM

    9088

  46. 46
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:30 AM

    8,948.90
    Holla

  47. 47
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:30 AM

    17/24 here. Please ignore my post at 32, I had another “moment” for the record…
    I do apologize for the comments and my guess stands at 8965.

  48. 48
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:31 AM

    9108.99
    Ez

  49. 49
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:32 AM

    9034

  50. 50
    Posted by Bess Levin | October 30, 2008 at 11:33 AM

    @40- yes, totally forgot about that.

  51. 51
    Posted by ep | October 30, 2008 at 11:33 AM

    Ok, no more bets. :)

  52. 52
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:33 AM

    9084
    Phillies Rock !

  53. 53
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:34 AM

    FWIW, I hit post at 11:30. But damn thing is so slow!
    Ez

  54. 54
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:34 AM

    9059

  55. 55
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:34 AM

    9059

  56. 56
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:37 AM

    8990

  57. 57
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:41 AM

    FWIW, I hit post at 11:30. But damn thing is so slow!
    Ez

  58. 58
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:41 AM

    9141

  59. 59
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:43 AM

    I’m sick of this stupid game.

  60. 60
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 11:59 AM

    8900

  61. 61
    Posted by NAS Keflavik boi | October 30, 2008 at 12:02 PM

    I was SO FRIGGIN CLOSE!!

  62. 62
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 12:02 PM

    9007.05

  63. 63
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 12:07 PM

    9007.05

  64. 64
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 12:12 PM

    I guess 8990, did I win?
    What was it?

  65. 65
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 12:13 PM

    I guess 8990, did I win?
    What was it?

  66. 66
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 12:13 PM

    I guess 8990, did I win?
    What was it?

  67. 67
    Posted by guest | October 30, 2008 at 12:17 PM

    I guess 8990, did I win?
    What was it?

  68. 68
    Posted by Hoopling Furiously | October 30, 2008 at 2:12 PM

    9105.35

  69. 69
    Posted by Bristol Airport Hotels | April 18, 2012 at 11:35 PM

    mBvtV8 Great article.Really thank you! Fantastic.

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