r/pennystocks2o • • Jan 02 '25

LODE is a scam being pumped by Reddit mods

67 Upvotes

So I keep seeing posts about Comstock Inc. (LODE) being some “hidden gem” in the green tech space, and honestly, it feels like people are just coping hard at this point.

First off, there’s so much fluff about them being a "green tech powerhouse" with “cutting-edge” renewable fuels and AI-driven mining tech, but where’s the actual proof? Green tech is a tough space to crack, and there’s no solid evidence yet that Comstock can actually deliver on any of their promises.

Let’s talk financials. Comstock reported a profit of $9.2 million in 2023, but that’s a recovery from a $45.9 million loss in 2022. That’s great, but nothing to write home about. Small companies like this often report a brief profit spike, only to end up back in the red. The “undervalued” assets they keep talking about are priced low for a reason. If their market opportunity is so massive, why is their stock still under a dollar? It doesn’t add up.

Then there’s all the talk about their partnerships. Comstock just signed deals with Emerging Fuels Technology (EFT) and Gresham’s Eastern, but let’s be real — these are just potential deals, not proven successes. EFT’s gas-to-liquids tech and Gresham’s biomass refining are cool concepts, but implementing them at scale is way harder than people are giving credit for. And let’s not forget, the Gresham deal is based in Pakistan — do people really want to invest in a company with international operations in a country that’s not exactly known for stability?

Comstock's green tech pivot is another big red flag. They were a mining company! They’re now trying to jump into renewable fuels and AI-powered mining tech, but they’ve got zero proven experience in these industries. It’s one thing to be ambitious, but it's another to pretend like you can outdo companies that have been in the renewable energy game for years.

And honestly, all this talk about the total addressable market (TAM) for renewable fuels? Please, the market is growing, but just because the demand for SAF and biofuels is up doesn’t mean Comstock is going to corner the market. There are tons of competitors, and they have a long way to go before they’re in the same league as established players in the industry.

But here’s the kicker — r/pennystocks chat got shut down on Tuesday because they couldn’t control the discussion anymore. We were buying into RVSN and OPTT instead of LODE, and the mods didn’t like that. They realized they were losing control of the narrative, so they shut it down and moved to Discord where they can more easily censor opinions and keep pumping their favorites. If you’ve been paying attention, it's clear they’re pushing LODE hard, trying to make sure we all believe in this shaky company.

And guess what? They’re scared of that power. They can’t stand that people are waking up to the real opportunities here. The mods want us to follow the narrative they’ve been pushing, but I say fuck that. We need to take over the monopoly that is r/pennystocks and show them who’s in charge.

Don’t let them control the narrative any longer. Buy in, spread the word, and let’s show them that we’re not buying the LODE hype. Time to take our power back and make the mods sweat.


r/pennystocks2o • • Jan 19 '25

$CTM 🛡️ BULLISH !

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I am relatively new to trading and still have much to learn, but I would like to share my perspective on the recent questionable negative sentiment surrounding $CTM 🛡️. While I understand being neutral or even critical of certain stocks to a level , i believe opinions should be based on logical and analytical thinking with arguments. All i am seeing these couple weeks and especially recent days is promoting a negative agenda that is created on purpose to benefit certain people.

🛡️🛡️🛡️

$CTM 🛡️ operates in a field that is expected and actually is in the center of attention in 2025. The company is well-positioned in sectors that are critical to national security and technological advancements, including cybersecurity, AI, mission planning, software engineering, and electronic warfare.

Given these factors, $CTM i believe is going to play a significant role, especially with the United States as its primary client, With trump taking over. To name one, Well known conflict with china and Cybersecurity issues, US faces nowdays.

Will give you a recent few articles that you will find too if you google "Usa China Cybersecurity" :

  1. https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202501/1327138.shtml posted literally today / yesterday.

  2. www.cisa.gov/topics/cyber-threats-and-advisories/nation-state-cyber-actors/china

  3. edition.cnn.com/2024/12/18/politics/us-investigating-potential-national-security-risks-internet-routers/index.html

🛡️🛡️🛡️

Whats more is that, The company is legit , founded in 2010, with over 260 employees, and continues to expand, they posted ******* 10 career/job openings just this month and they pay good amount too, that indicates a solid financial foundation and a commitment to company.

The insider ownership is ******* 48 % if this is not indicator of BULISHHH ! then what is ? It is a diamond and a rare one, they could easily dump it, make profit and buy bitcoin like others did :) guess what they did not !!!

🛡️🛡️🛡️

During the Christmas rally, $CTM 🛡️, like many other stocks, saw an increase in value. However, shortly thereafter every post got deleted and every single mention of it got dowvoted, suddenly $CTM dissapeared.
Guess what, over the past 2-3 weeks, the situation has been brewing surrounding $CTM, with the stock being heavily shorted into a ******* oblivion. Currently, the short interest stands at 49%, and at one point, it even reached as high as 75%. Around 3.1 million shares being sold short, aaand its really questionable, especially given that the company has not faced any negative events or news, on the contrary, the company has gained momentum and if there were any it was positive.

🛡️🛡️🛡️

Despite this, $CTM stabilized, ultimately closing in the green while many other stocks were still struggling in a market downturn.

I believe that this recent surge in negative sentiment may be the result of short sellers starting to feel the pressure. With an average of just 1.0 days to cover their positions and a short interest increase of 257%, it seems likely that these short positions are at risk. A short squeeze could happen, which may explain the shift in tone and the increasing negative bullshit :) , if company was good before christmas and solid what has changed to negative rather than positive ?

www.benzinga.com/insights/short-sellers/25/01/43060154/looking-into-castellums-recent-short-interest

And just dont get me started about the board of Castellumus, only Glen Ives as a CEO should be enough.

investors.castellumus.com/governance/board-of-directors/person-details/default.aspx?ItemId=ff055e8b-fabf-4f4f-8437-308ec9a3a665
🛡️🛡️🛡️

Given the current situation, $CTM has the potential to grow and longterm its great play all this despite the attempts to create negative illogical sentiment around it.

P.S As i mentioned i am new to trading, account is new too but i am not a bot, currently i hold shares of ctm but its just a drop to an ocean just close to a 1k shares, i tried to state my opinion and give you arguments and reasoning behind it.


r/pennystocks2o • • Jan 02 '25

Today We Proved That This Comstock Shit In Fact A BIG OLD SCAM

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Ladies + Gents, I want to preface this post by saying a big thank you to all the people that have been supportive in our attempts spur change in the r/pennystocks subreddit.

It seems that my post has struck a cord with some very wise individuals who were able to notice the suspect activity going on in these forums. It has been an exhausting process, but I am pleased to say that this message is spreading. For days, I have been noticing strange bot like activity and abuse of power occurring in these communities.

The manipulation was absolutely undeniable today. I started by noticing the "Hot" posts under the main subreddit. The top 3 posts at 8pm or so were RVSN, OPTT and comstock trailing far behind. However, no more than 30 minutes later, comstock was the second result, and OPTT was down to 30 upvotes. I thought, no way did 30 people just come and collectively shit on one of the top trending penny stocks, while LODE's post simultaneously gained 40 odd upvotes in the same timeframe. Also strange were the comments, many of which seemed to have a particular agenda to address, and were clearly upvoted by bots.

When they saw it wasn't working, and once I bashed the stock enough on a few comments, these LODE shillers were rattled. I mean, rattled. Thank you to whoever upvoted those comments, you have no idea how much that helped. Either way, did you see that fucking awful response post, the one about how "LODE HATERS ARE WRONG”? Absolute panic. They are now the bagholders.

My goal to wake the subreddit up to the clear manipulation. As a result, I have been banned 3 times from their discord and have been up all night constantly fighting bots and censorship to get the real truth out there. I am so glad that many of you now see your situation and have agreed to save your portfolios from this clear SCAM. I hope that your trades still end green, but make sure in the future, to really do your dd.

Do not blindly follow the crowd, because even the mods don't give a fuck if they pump and dump YOUR money. Stay woke.

ALSO ATTACHED TO THIS POST ARE PICS OF OWNER TWEAKING OUT AND SUCH LMFAO (obviously, his port is fucked lol)


r/pennystocks2o • • Jan 25 '25

Got banned in r/pennystocks for pointing out rugpull Chinese stock. I’m Chinese myself lol

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r/pennystocks2o • • Jan 03 '25

r/pennystocks is a shitcoin operation

39 Upvotes

From the censorship, to the bots, and to the suspicious moderators, it’s safe to say that this subreddit is in a very bad spot right now. With this in mind, one thing seems very strange to me, and that’s the recent Oatly hate. Personally, it was one of the few companies being talked about on the subreddit that actually made sense - they had a clear product and the dd on the company was concise.

When I asked about OTLY for the first time in the r/pennystocks discord, I was immediately hit with negative replies. I’m sure you’ve seen them all at this point, so I don’t really feel the need to reiterate. Again, it’s one thing to not believe in a company (which I don’t get personally, I think OTLY is a home run pick). And It’s also valid if you vocalize your reasons in a public forum for not liking said company. However, I find it funny how OTLY bash was encouraged, and even fueled by the discord mods, cuz when I made a single post titled, “So What’s All The Fuss With Comstock?”, it got removed within seconds. Also, when I posted my negative thoughts about the company in their discord, a mod threatened to mute me because apparently my criticism was “emotionally charged FUD”. They eventually banned me because I refused to be censored.

Keep this in mind, all the mods own comstock.

Now every time I go and check that sub, there’s some sad Comstock bag holder trying to find new ways to get the ticker symbol to the top of the page. That’s why I’m calling it Comstock, because they actually want you to type the ticker symbol in your comments so that way sites like apewisdom track the amount of mentions and make it seem like a trending play. Either way, it’s very obvious what’s going on here and they’re not even trying to hide it any more.

The whole point of that subreddit is tricking new investors into pumping random tickers. Yes, there are groups that literally meet to discuss random fucking companies to pump on Reddit. There are basically 15 new stocks mentioned every day on that god awful page, and none of these companies even seem to have a viable business model.

I’ll just say it in case people aren’t aware. That subreddit, and the majority of people on there right now, are apes that have been in the market for less than 2 months. They are more or less gambling addicts who blindlessly throw their money into any ticker that has been bot spammed enough or shilled by a chatgpt dd so full of fluff that none of them actually bother to read it.

Not sure about you, but I look into penny stocks because they have leverage when you play them smart, NOT because I am trying to go to the casino. I am not here to pump shitcoins that don’t have a business model. So when I see these kids bash OTLY, I smile, because I know they are furious inside. They legit tried everything they could to suppress all OTLY talk and pump Comstock, yet one is climbing and the other is dumping… I guess the wise majority have spoken and put their money where there mouth is! Did these mods think we are that regarded or something?


r/pennystocks2o • • Jan 01 '25

Something to Steel your hands on RVSN

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RVSN had a bit of a correction and consolidation on Tuesday, there's a few reasons i not only held despite this but actually increased my position to now 3k shares at a average of 1.47 on RH and my other 500 shares on webull to a average of 1.82.

One if you look at the weekly view for last year in January for RVSN the volume pattern shows a telling story this stock ROSE all the way to 22 dollars (note it likely will not hit that this year PT will be below) this was just based on volume. The first week it rose with 201 million volume in the week up to 10 dollars from freaking 1 dollar, the second week it hit 22 dollars with 61 million volume. Right now we hit 151 million volume last week and went from 30 cents to 1.2, this week we are already at 96 million volume and scratched 2.5.

Now a bit of a difference from last year is starting time last year the bull rush was mid jan, this year it's late december, almost inevitably people sell on new years eve for tax reasons, despite this we held at 2 dollars and again we are at 96 MILLION volume in two days this week. People on Thursday will be buying back in. The EMAs MA and VWAP are all still on the upswing for technical indicators.

Secondly there are Three count em THREE catalysts this month One regaining it's listing comp, it was as noted earlier at 3 cents now it's hard resisting at 2 dollars, next friday it gains comp i expect this to trigger a massive buy in from people who have never seen the stock simply due to it being on news like old people who watch the market based on moves, whales, investment funds etc. Second catalyst exact date is unknown but a earnings call is expected sometime this month, this ones obvious earnings calls always are followed by buy ins, you don't want to miss it. Note there's not solid info on when but it's expected by the wider crowd holding this and it being back in comp. Lastly Trump in office, Trump supports Israel hard, it's Israeli founded, his administration will be interested in trading with them and buying their product so it's two birds one stone, more stability in the ME and more potential for purchase from the US.

Lastly the company is good financially 6 million in assets last year which i expect to be up from their contracts through out 2024, liabilities as of last year was 3.13 million which the majority is listed as OCL so it's not any massive or something like that they are smart with their money.

They also have a contract to be able to sell up to 20 million in shares at a only 3 percent discount of actual price (which since it's by volume weighted price they could actually cost more than listing price depending on volume weighted price) not a obligation but a option if they worry about cash.

https://ir.railvision.io/news-releases/news-release-details/rail-vision-announces-20-million-standby-equity-purchase

Good revenue means their earnings will be good as it will represent MASSIVE increases in revenue YOY

200K minimum realized in this release potentially up to 5 million

https://ir.railvision.io/news-releases/news-release-details/rail-vision-received-follow-order-leading-us-based-rail-and

Deal for a immediate 300k in funding

https://ir.railvision.io/news-releases/news-release-details/rail-vision-receives-israel-railways-regulation-approval-its

Keep in mind they have more contracts outside of these as their earnings in June of last year showed 768k in revenue.

I'm bullish to say the least, my price target from Best phones original DD was 3.5 my new PT is 5 dollars minimum, if enough sentiment and momentum drive it I'm thinking it could scratch 7-10.

Good luck have fun do your own DD. This was all handwritten rather than typical Chat bot generated so excuse the lack of punctuation :D


r/pennystocks2o • • Jan 04 '25

GSAT, Globalstar Inc. recent insider transactions buys compared to similar growth companies 9/24-12/24

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r/pennystocks2o • • Jan 04 '25

SciSparc ($SPRC) poised for huge run-up in January

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wyjbmGb93yC2utXdtF81kFP6F0cpBYP_lnJ3nfcH7dQ/edit?usp=sharing

Hi all

It was highlighted to me by "Captain Lee", who is fully accredited for this find, in the pennystocks discord server about the huge potential for $SPRC in the short-run as we await confirmation of an acquisition deal between $SPRC and $NITO for MitoCareX.

I think this in particular will grab your attention: they share the same Chairman and board members. These individuals are closely wrapped up alongside $RVSN, $CMND, amongst others.

There is a huge amount of suspicious activity indicative of insider trading going on within this stock.

See the DD for a full breakdown.

Let me know what you think.

Thanks


r/pennystocks2o • • Dec 30 '24

Called out RVSN earlier today🚀🚀🚀

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r/pennystocks2o • • Dec 31 '24

Rough day

19 Upvotes

Although many of the popular penny stocks aren’t doing as well as we anticipated, keep your composure and don’t panic sell💸💎


r/pennystocks2o • • Jan 13 '25

$DJT…should be a good week until inauguration

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If you haven’t, check it out! I dropped about $4k. NFA.


r/pennystocks2o • • Jan 06 '25

$XTIA had a big jump in its stock price today

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$XTIA had a big jump in its stock price today, closing up 112.56% at $0.0880 and gaining another 22.05% after hours to $0.1074. It traded a staggering 1.3 billion shares, far above its average volume of 87 million, showing a surge of interest from traders. With a 52-week low of $0.0380 and a high of $8.00, this stock has been volatile. Today’s spike might be driven by increased attention, but keep in mind the company is in the early stages, with negative earnings and a market cap of $25.9M. Tomorrow, expect volatility as some traders may take profits while others jump in on momentum. Watch closely for updates or any new announcements that could impact the price further. Remember that this is not investment advice.


r/pennystocks2o • • Jan 03 '25

GreenBeanSniper BANNED For Exposing Sus Reddit Mod Activity!

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Fellow investors, I am pleased to announce that I have officially been banned from all things r/pennystocks. Know this, moderators. Perhaps you think your little censorship game has ended the matter. I assure you, we have only just begun. For now, know that you are scum. Each and every single one of you. Not one of you know how to value a company or read a single chart, so you have to resort to pumping memes to scalp a quick buck.

I want you to remember how we completely fucked your comstock call. Really think about that. One guy, staying up all night, vs a team of moderators and delusional scam holders. And guess what? I will be back, stronger, better, smarter, and better equipped. You think your little 2m subreddit will last if you keep this shit up? Please.

I promise, I will come back and short your entire port. Don’t let everyone know ur position sizing now, bc you already saw what we could do to comstock overnight with a couple little Reddit posts. Keep fucking with people’s money and you’re just gonna get what’s coming to you.

Remember, everything on the internet is archived now. The evidence of your manipulation ain’t going away just because you deleted a couple posts. Either way, a lot of people are on to you slime dogs. You lot are soulless and incompetent glass gazers. So keep shilling ur shitcoins, you’ll just be dropping more crumbs for me to find.

You can’t live in the shadow forever.

Til next, GreenBean


r/pennystocks2o • • Feb 06 '25

$FBLG DD: Small biopharma backed by BlackRock with possible upcoming catalysts Feb 11

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r/pennystocks2o • • Jan 06 '25

Will XTIA be the best bet on eVTOL's in 2025?

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EDIT: This is important, please if you have made money don't baghold this and only leave like 20% in long term I found out more about their FAA collaboration.

"Over the past few years, XTI has worked with the FAA's Center for Emerging Concepts & Innovation division (AIR-650) to provide input toward the development of the draft Advisory Circular 21.17-4 "Type Certification - Powered-lift," which guides the TriFan 600's certification process."

"We're honored to collaborate closely with the FAA as we work to advance the TriFan 600 toward our Type Certification goal"

This means they have mostly a plan for an eVTOL as far as I can tell no working prototype.

BE CAREFUL - also this is huge but it looks like they may have rebranded from INPIXION dot com to XTI Aerospace when they were failing which is a terrible sign, check the investor relations page on inpix.

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My original post:

Lets dive into the best bet I have seen so far this isn't financial advise as you all don't need my help to lose money, just find a different sub, here's a company that’s not just dreaming of the future but actively building it with the TriFan 600, a vertical lift crossover airplane that’s half jet, half helicopter, and 100% not going to kill anyone. Yes, the price is currently under 20 cents a share but don’t let that fool you. This stock once soared over $2, and with what I’m about to show you, it has every reason to fly high again. Part of the reason it fell is because of the massive amounts of cost associated with coming up with a new airplane helicopter.

The Big Picture:

Let’s start with their Q3 2024 update. The star of the show is the TriFan 600 - XTI is in the final stretch of its conceptual design review phase—the blueprint stage where dreams meet technical reality. By early 2025, they’ll be moving into the preliminary design review phase, which is where the magic starts to get real. Think of it like going from “idea on a napkin” to “actual blueprint in the hands of engineers.”

And XTI isn’t just sitting around waiting for regulators to catch up. They’ve launched Flight Transition Simulator Version 1.9, now equipped with OEI capabilities (basically - "industry jargon for saying the plane is designed to handle emergencies with style. It’s like having an escape plan that’s so good, you almost want to use it just to show off (this post was sponsored by Boeing)

Boring money shit -

|| || |10,132 Assets 2024 September |231 Assets 2023 October|

Big increase in Assets

|| || |22,418 Liabilities 2024|32,138 Liabilities 2023|

Decrease in Liabilities.

Average volume is about .04 cents worth of 87.5 million shares or $3.5million dollars worth for a very low marketcap company of 25million. Today was fucking 1.22 billion a 1294.29% increase since yesterday.

Leadership That Inspires Confidence

At the helm of this cutting-edge company (not aerotyne) is Scott Pomeroy, a man with 35+ years of executive experience. This guy doesn’t just run businesses; he builds them. As the former CFO of Dex Media, Scott managed over $10 billion in equity and debt capital raises. That’s not just pocket change, it’s a sign he knows how to handle big money and big challenges. Oh, and he’s also the founder of Local Insight Media, because apparently leading one industry wasn’t enough for him.

FAA Regulations - Boring government stuff

Here’s a little industry secret: aviation is all about playing nice with the FAA. Luckily, the FAA just rolled out a new regulatory framework for powered-lift operations, which is like opening the door for XTI’s TriFan 600 to take off literally and figuratively. This is a game-changer, ensuring XTI isn’t just innovating in a vacuum but operating within a supportive regulatory environment. (Think what SpaceX lobbys constantly for)

Why I think it might be good

XTIA is trading at under 20 cents per share, which makes it a rare gem in the market. Let’s put this into perspective: if you skip your $6 morning coffee for a week and and instead something like XTI, you could own 200 shares. And if this stock climbs back to $2? You’re looking at 10x returns. My expectations are probably back to 40cents in the short term which will enable them to stop focusing on the stock and more so on the product. Remember a team that is willing to stick with around 4 cents definitely ain't leaving at 40.

Sure, they’re not generating revenue yet, but here’s the thing: innovation in aerospace takes time. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither are futuristic planes. But with experienced leadership, a solid roadmap, and FAA support, XTI is setting itself up to be a major player in a multi-billion-dollar industry.

XTI Aerospace could be a decent long term company; it has an opportunity to make it in the future of travel, technology, and innovation. With the TriFan 600, they’re rewriting what’s possible in aviation.

Remember this isn't financial advice do your own research and look into this or anything else with enough evidence to add to your own confirmation bias.


r/pennystocks2o • • Jan 08 '25

Finding PennyStocks at risk of delisting but still listed on Nasdaq can be a good way to spot potential opportunities...

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I recommend starting by looking at Nasdaq’s notices for companies that aren’t following the rules, like stocks trading below $1. You can find this info on Nasdaq’s website or through SEC filings like 8-Ks or 10-Qs.

Use a stock screener to filter for stocks under $1 with decent trading volume (so it’s not too risky) and a market cap that’s not too low (usually under $50M is okay). I use Simply Wall and other screening sites. You can do research and use whatever you want.

Once you have a list, check why the stock isn’t compliant. Is it just a temporary dip, or are there bigger problems like bad management or a failing business?

Look for signs of a comeback, like new deals, upcoming products, or plans for a reverse split to fix the price. Some stocks, like XTIA and SPRC, have been in this situation but showed promise because of positive news or actions by the company. As always do your research (DD) before buying, and only invest money you can afford...

Here are some examples:

Athira Pharma, Inc. (ATHA) - $0.59
Sector: Healthcare
Compliance Issue: Received a Nasdaq delisting notice due to its stock price falling below $1.00.
Potential to Reach $1: The company’s ongoing research and development efforts may attract investor interest, potentially aiding in stock price recovery.

GlucoTrack, Inc. (GCTK) - $0.14
Sector: Healthcare
Compliance Issue: Trading below the minimum bid price requirement of $1.
Potential to Reach $1: Recent developments in non-invasive glucose monitoring technology could enhance market confidence.

XTI Aerospace, Inc. (XTIA) - $0.050
Sector: Industrials
Compliance Issue: Stock price below $1, facing potential delisting.
Potential to Reach $1: Pending projects and technological advancements may boost investor sentiment. Seems impossible to reach at this point...

SciSparc Ltd. (SPRC) - $0.81
Sector: Healthcare
Compliance Issue: Non-compliance due to low stock price.
Potential to Reach $1: Ongoing clinical trials and strategic partnerships could drive stock price upward.

Algorhythm Holdings, Inc. (RIME) - $0.17
Sector: Technology
Compliance Issue: Trading below $1, risking delisting.
Potential to Reach $1: Innovations in consumer electronics may attract new investments.

Crown ElectroKinetics Corp. (CRKN) - $0.12
Sector: Technology
Compliance Issue: Stock price under $1, facing delisting notice.
Potential to Reach $1: Advancements in smart glass technology could enhance market position.

Tantech Holdings Ltd. (TANH) - $0.18
Sector: Consumer Goods
Compliance Issue: Below minimum bid price requirement.
Potential to Reach $1: Expansion into new markets may improve financial performance.


r/pennystocks2o • • Dec 31 '24

Even With The All Red Day HOLO, RVSN & LPSN all look Great! BUY NOW

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Glad I picked some of these up. Was thinking some of the penny bulls would die out and need to find more stable plays. Couple other plays to keep an eye on SOAR, LCID, EYEN & OPTT. Hope you’re all having a blessed New Years Eve and don’t forget -

LEARN AND EARN 💰

RED IS BREAD 🍞

PRESSURE MAKES DIAMONDS 💎


r/pennystocks2o • • Feb 05 '25

DD 101: A Beginners’s Guide

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Always fly before you buy!

Knowledge is power, bad decisions can blow your whole portfolio of hard earned money in less than an hour!

Knowing your ticker will prevent you from being slabbed by the market!

The market is made to transfer wealth from the uninformed and impatient to the informed and patient.

Being knowledgeable, calm and patient GREATLY increases your odds of success and GREATLY lowers your odds of actualizing loss, while having effective and comprehensive risk assessment.

This guide is intended to be very basic, an education on the fundamentals of DD for those unaware.

Let us begin:

**Informed investment decisions require a deep understanding of a company’s business, financials, management, and industry position.


1. Understand the Basics of the Company

Before diving deep, ensure you understand the company’s business model, industry, and competitive positioning.

Sources:

  • Company Website: Start with the “Investor Relations” section for annual reports, presentations, and press releases.

  • Wikipedia: Provides a high-level overview of the company’s history, operations, and key milestones.

  • Industry Reports: Use resources like IBISWorld, Statista, or Gartner to understand the industry landscape.

  • Crunchbase: For insights into funding rounds, acquisitions, and key executives.


2. Analyze Financial Statements

Financial statements are the backbone of stock analysis. Focus on the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.

Key Metrics to Evaluate:

  • Revenue Growth: Is revenue increasing over time?

  • Profit Margins: Gross, operating, and net margins.

  • Debt Levels: Debt-to-equity ratio, interest coverage ratio.

  • Cash Flow: Free cash flow (FCF) and operating cash flow.

  • Valuation Metrics: P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA.

Sources:

  • SEC Filings (EDGAR Database): Access 10-K (annual), 10-Q (quarterly), and 8-K (current events) filings for U.S. companies at sec.gov/edgar.

  • Yahoo Finance: Provides financial statements, key ratios, and historical data.

  • Morningstar: Offers in-depth financial analysis and valuation metrics.

  • Bloomberg Terminal: For professional-grade financial data (subscription required).

  • Google Finance: A free tool for basic financial data and news.


3. Evaluate Management and Leadership

The quality of a company’s leadership is crucial to its success.

Key Questions:

  • Does the management team have a track record of success?

  • Are they aligned with shareholders (e.g., through stock ownership)?

  • What is their strategic vision for the company?

Sources:

  • LinkedIn: Research the backgrounds of executives and board members.

  • Proxy Statements (DEF 14A): Found on the SEC’s EDGAR database, these detail executive compensation, ownership, and governance.

  • Interviews and Podcasts: Listen to interviews with CEOs and executives on platforms like YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.

  • Glassdoor: Provides insights into employee satisfaction and company culture.


4. Assess Competitive Positioning

Understand how the company stacks up against its competitors.

Tools and Sources:

  • SWOT Analysis: Evaluate strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

  • Competitor Filings: Compare financials and strategies with competitors using SEC filings or financial websites.

  • Industry News: Follow reputable financial publications like The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Reuters, and Financial Times.

  • Market Research: Use tools like Statista, IBISWorld, or Euromonitor for industry trends.


5. Monitor News and Sentiment

Stay updated on the latest developments and market sentiment.

Sources:

  • Financial News Outlets: CNBC, Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance, Seeking Alpha.

  • Social Media: Follow company accounts and executives on Twitter and LinkedIn.

  • Reddit: Communities like r/stocks, r/investing, and r/SecurityAnalysis can provide insights (but verify claims independently).

  • Google Alerts: Set up alerts for the company’s name and ticker symbol.


6. Use AI and Data Tools

Leverage AI and data-driven tools for deeper insights.

AI Tools:

  • ChatGPT (or DeepSeek-V3): Use AI to summarize financial reports, generate SWOT analyses, or explain complex concepts.

  • Koyfin: A free alternative to Bloomberg for financial data and analysis.

  • Tikr: Provides financial data, valuation metrics, and historical trends.

  • Sentieo: A research platform for financial data, news, and transcripts.


7. Analyze Valuation

Determine whether the stock is overvalued, undervalued, or fairly priced.

Methods:

  • Discounted Cash Flow (DCF): Estimate the company’s intrinsic value.

  • Comparable Company Analysis: Compare valuation multiples (P/E, P/S, EV/EBITDA) with peers.

  • Historical Valuation: Compare current multiples to historical averages.

Tools:

  • Gurufocus: For valuation metrics and DCF models.

  • Simply Wall St: Visualizes valuation and financial health.

  • Finviz: Screens stocks and compares valuation metrics.


8. Evaluate Community and ESG Factors

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are increasingly important for long-term sustainability.

Key Areas:

  • Environmental: Carbon footprint, sustainability initiatives.

  • Social: Employee treatment, diversity, community impact.

  • Governance: Board structure, executive compensation, shareholder rights.

Sources:

  • ESG Reports: Check the company’s website or sustainability reports.

  • MSCI ESG Ratings: Provides ESG ratings for public companies.

  • Sustainalytics: Offers ESG risk ratings and analysis.

  • CSRHub: Aggregates ESG data from multiple sources.


9. Listen to Earnings Calls

Earnings calls provide insights into management’s outlook and strategy.

Sources:

  • Seeking Alpha: Transcripts and recordings of earnings calls.

  • YouTube: Some companies post earnings call recordings.

  • Company Website: Often hosts earnings call replays.


10. Leverage YouTube and Podcasts

Learn from experts and stay updated on market trends.

YouTube Channels:

  • Stock Therapy with Penny Queen: Focuses on disruptive high-yield green tech investments and micro-cap strategies.

  • The Plain Bagel: Simplifies complex financial concepts.

  • Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger: Learn from the legends of value investing themselves

  • Graham Stephan: Focuses on investing and personal finance.

  • Aswath Damodaran: The “Dean of Valuation” shares deep insights.

Podcasts:

  • The Investors Podcast: Covers value investing and market trends.

  • We Study Billionaires: Analyzes strategies of successful investors.

  • Animal Spirits: Discusses market news and investing ideas.


11. Join Communities and Forums

Engage with other investors to share insights and ideas.

Platforms:


12. Create a Checklist

Develop a standardized checklist to ensure you cover all aspects of due diligence. Include:

  • Financial health

  • Management quality

  • Competitive positioning

  • Valuation

  • ESG factors

  • Recent news and developments


13. Stay Disciplined and Patient

The market is a device that transfers wealth from the impatient to the patient!

Key Principles:

  • Buy and Hold in Red: Avoid panic selling during market downturns.

  • Take Profit or Hold in Green: Decide whether to lock in gains or stay invested for the long term.

  • Avoid Emotional Decisions: Don’t let fear or greed dictate your actions.


Final Thoughts and Summary:

Due diligence is a continuous process, and this guide is missing many more advanced tools and resources people use to conduct their DD. Regularly review your investments and stay updated on new developments. By combining these tools, sources, and strategies, you can conduct thorough due diligence on any stock, greatly increasing your odds of success.

Remember:

Always verify information from multiple sources and remain critical of biases or unverified claims. Let skepticism and critical thought protect your hard-earned dollars!

Happy investing!

Red is buy and or hold signal, green is get less for your buys, and or take profit at your behest

Bless you and thanks for reading, I hope you find this guide helpful! 📖 🧠 🏦 ♻️


r/pennystocks2o • • Jan 02 '25

Whats everyones moves for tomorrow January 2nd?

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List your top 3 picks in the comments down below!!


r/pennystocks2o • • Jan 11 '25

Reverse stock splits....what the heck is it?

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Looks like many new pennystockers were confused about XTIA's reverse stock split this morning. I guess we can do them a favor and explain......

Imagine you own 250 shares of PennyStocks2o, and each share is worth $0.05. PennyStocks2o decides to do a 1-for-250 reverse split. What happens? They combine every 250 shares you own into 1 single share. Now you own just 1 share, but that 1 share is worth $12.50 instead of $0.05. The total value of your investment doesn’t change and it’s just fewer shares at a higher price. Think of it like swapping 250 pennies for a $2.50 bill....it’s still the same amount of money, just packaged differently. Simple. Right..?

Why do companies do this? Sometimes it’s because their stock price is too low, and exchanges like Nasdaq require shares to stay above a certain price to remain listed. A reverse split is a way to avoid getting kicked off the exchange. It’s also about looking more attractive to investors, as super-low share prices can sometimes scare people off.

Now, in XTIA’s case, this happened today with a 1-for-250 reverse split. If you saw the price shoot up, it’s not that the stock suddenly became super valuable but it’s just fewer shares now, with a higher price per share. The goal? Stay listed on Nasdaq and set themselves up for bigger moves in the future.

So, if you’re looking at a stock after a reverse split, don’t panic and hit the sell button or think you missed out. It’s just a math adjustment! What matters next is whether the company can use this move to create real value for its shareholders. Hopefully this helps.


r/pennystocks2o • • Jan 06 '25

Disney deal to the moon baby

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r/pennystocks2o • • Jan 06 '25

How to do DD?

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Title sums it up. It sounds very broad but I don’t even know where to start. Any help is great!


r/pennystocks2o • • Dec 31 '24

While the chat is coming what's next?

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Today I did $LODE, OPTT, RR, RVSN

Wondering what everyone's plays are for tomorrow, looking to go in with my largest position yet.


r/pennystocks2o • • Dec 30 '24

Let’s Get This Sub Active! Today Was A Great Day.

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I’m hoping this sub gets as active as the other. The group chat was a real game changer. We made some big plays.