Chris Thornton
@cdthorn10.bsky.social
Recently retired engineer with interests in auto racing, music, cycling, investing and IPAs. Unless one is talking about beer, life is too short to be bitter. Any equity mentioned by name is not intended as an investment recommendation.
Nokia stock (NOK) rose 10% today, to above resistance at 5.7 that's held almost 10 yrs. The company reported rising demand (+28%) from AI and cloud customers, for network infrastructure. CEO Justin Hotard said on a call. “We’re still at the very early innings of . . . a tremendous AI super cycle.”
October 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Nokia stock (NOK) rose 10% today, to above resistance at 5.7 that's held almost 10 yrs. The company reported rising demand (+28%) from AI and cloud customers, for network infrastructure. CEO Justin Hotard said on a call. “We’re still at the very early innings of . . . a tremendous AI super cycle.”
He was just a singer in a rock and roll band:
I’m finding this news somewhat difficult to accept after seeing John Lodge perform on stage in the Chicago area just a couple of months ago. This means that Justin Hayward is now the last surviving member of The Moody Blues.
I’m finding this news somewhat difficult to accept after seeing John Lodge perform on stage in the Chicago area just a couple of months ago. This means that Justin Hayward is now the last surviving member of The Moody Blues.
October 11, 2025 at 9:47 PM
He was just a singer in a rock and roll band:
I’m finding this news somewhat difficult to accept after seeing John Lodge perform on stage in the Chicago area just a couple of months ago. This means that Justin Hayward is now the last surviving member of The Moody Blues.
I’m finding this news somewhat difficult to accept after seeing John Lodge perform on stage in the Chicago area just a couple of months ago. This means that Justin Hayward is now the last surviving member of The Moody Blues.
Sharon van Etten performed at The Salt Shed in Chicago on Friday 5/9, starting out with two songs from her latest album.
• Forever
• Afterlife
I liken her genre to alternative with a gothic flare. Very artsy! At 44 she’s starting to worry about her mortality.
@saltshedchicago.bsky.social.
• Forever
• Afterlife
I liken her genre to alternative with a gothic flare. Very artsy! At 44 she’s starting to worry about her mortality.
@saltshedchicago.bsky.social.
May 10, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Sharon van Etten performed at The Salt Shed in Chicago on Friday 5/9, starting out with two songs from her latest album.
• Forever
• Afterlife
I liken her genre to alternative with a gothic flare. Very artsy! At 44 she’s starting to worry about her mortality.
@saltshedchicago.bsky.social.
• Forever
• Afterlife
I liken her genre to alternative with a gothic flare. Very artsy! At 44 she’s starting to worry about her mortality.
@saltshedchicago.bsky.social.
Reposting this from 'X'. Congratulations to the fast and fearless femmes, all-female Iron Dames auto-racing team. They won the 4-Hour ELMS (European Le Mans Series) endurance race at Barcelona this weekend in the LMTG3 class.
Drivers: Michelle Gatting, Sarah Bovy and Celia Martin.
#4HBarcelona
Drivers: Michelle Gatting, Sarah Bovy and Celia Martin.
#4HBarcelona
April 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Reposting this from 'X'. Congratulations to the fast and fearless femmes, all-female Iron Dames auto-racing team. They won the 4-Hour ELMS (European Le Mans Series) endurance race at Barcelona this weekend in the LMTG3 class.
Drivers: Michelle Gatting, Sarah Bovy and Celia Martin.
#4HBarcelona
Drivers: Michelle Gatting, Sarah Bovy and Celia Martin.
#4HBarcelona
Sulgrave Manor is the ancestral home of George Washington's family, prior to their move to the new world. It's located in Northamptonshire, England, close to Silverstone race circuit. The F1 GP of Great Britain is held Fourth of July weekend. The special activities make it a good time to visit.
March 31, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Sulgrave Manor is the ancestral home of George Washington's family, prior to their move to the new world. It's located in Northamptonshire, England, close to Silverstone race circuit. The F1 GP of Great Britain is held Fourth of July weekend. The special activities make it a good time to visit.
Sad to hear of the passing of Marianne Faithful. Back in the sixties she was a teenage boy's heart throb. I thought her comeback album, titled "A Child's Adventure," was some of her best work. This is irrespective of it having a very sultry theme.
January 30, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Sad to hear of the passing of Marianne Faithful. Back in the sixties she was a teenage boy's heart throb. I thought her comeback album, titled "A Child's Adventure," was some of her best work. This is irrespective of it having a very sultry theme.
A 5-hour mega-concert for LA's wildfire victims came together so quickly I'm seeing few posts about it. The event is scheduled Thursday 1/30 at 6 PM PST (9 PM EDT), involves two venues, and 27 musicians that are in town for the grammy awards (Feb 2). #FireAidLA
More info' at: fireaidla.org.
More info' at: fireaidla.org.
January 29, 2025 at 6:08 PM
A 5-hour mega-concert for LA's wildfire victims came together so quickly I'm seeing few posts about it. The event is scheduled Thursday 1/30 at 6 PM PST (9 PM EDT), involves two venues, and 27 musicians that are in town for the grammy awards (Feb 2). #FireAidLA
More info' at: fireaidla.org.
More info' at: fireaidla.org.
Celestica (CLS) is a contracting house for electronic sub-assemblies. The stock has surged almost 30% this year. @ibdinvestors.bsky.social gives it a composite rating of 99. Earnings are due, 1/29/2025. This is where those long the stock should use a put option to manage risk.
January 24, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Celestica (CLS) is a contracting house for electronic sub-assemblies. The stock has surged almost 30% this year. @ibdinvestors.bsky.social gives it a composite rating of 99. Earnings are due, 1/29/2025. This is where those long the stock should use a put option to manage risk.
Another "January-Effect" stock rocketed today. Fubo TV (FUBO) agreed on a deal to combine with Disney's Hulu + Live TV business to form a new streaming platform.
Acquired some Fubo at $1.30 about a week ago. The position is up 270% to date. This trading strategy works best on stocks below $3.
Acquired some Fubo at $1.30 about a week ago. The position is up 270% to date. This trading strategy works best on stocks below $3.
January 6, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Another "January-Effect" stock rocketed today. Fubo TV (FUBO) agreed on a deal to combine with Disney's Hulu + Live TV business to form a new streaming platform.
Acquired some Fubo at $1.30 about a week ago. The position is up 270% to date. This trading strategy works best on stocks below $3.
Acquired some Fubo at $1.30 about a week ago. The position is up 270% to date. This trading strategy works best on stocks below $3.
Although Cerence (CRNC) did not properly qualify as a "January-Effect" play it demonstrates the explosive moves that some underpriced small-cap' stocks can exhibit in the first few days of January. The company just announced an expanded collaboration with NVIDIA. Suddenly it is an AI meme stock.
January 3, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Although Cerence (CRNC) did not properly qualify as a "January-Effect" play it demonstrates the explosive moves that some underpriced small-cap' stocks can exhibit in the first few days of January. The company just announced an expanded collaboration with NVIDIA. Suddenly it is an AI meme stock.
Glad to read Chris Cain made the list. In the early 90s he frequently played a smoky little tavern in Rockford, IL, called "Big Cities Lounge." The place would be packed with a 100 people. At the time he'd released, "Can't Buy a Break." I sensed it was a reflection of his frustrations as a musician.
December 16, 2024 at 11:40 PM
Glad to read Chris Cain made the list. In the early 90s he frequently played a smoky little tavern in Rockford, IL, called "Big Cities Lounge." The place would be packed with a 100 people. At the time he'd released, "Can't Buy a Break." I sensed it was a reflection of his frustrations as a musician.
I got the chance to see JST live when she performed twice this past year in the Chicago area. The following snip is the guitar break from, "Keep on Lovin' Me." It was captured at the Blues on the Fox Festival, Riveredge Park in Aurora, IL.
Tip! Video uploads are limited to 30 s and 50MB.
Tip! Video uploads are limited to 30 s and 50MB.
December 10, 2024 at 10:07 PM
I got the chance to see JST live when she performed twice this past year in the Chicago area. The following snip is the guitar break from, "Keep on Lovin' Me." It was captured at the Blues on the Fox Festival, Riveredge Park in Aurora, IL.
Tip! Video uploads are limited to 30 s and 50MB.
Tip! Video uploads are limited to 30 s and 50MB.
Credo Technology soars 40%. It’s the latest AI darling. The company develops connectivity solutions and products for the data infrastructure market; such as chips, superfast active data cables, and SerDes chiplets. Blame blowout earnings and a double upgrade.
@barrons.bsky.social, Stockcharts.com
@barrons.bsky.social, Stockcharts.com
December 4, 2024 at 3:46 AM
Credo Technology soars 40%. It’s the latest AI darling. The company develops connectivity solutions and products for the data infrastructure market; such as chips, superfast active data cables, and SerDes chiplets. Blame blowout earnings and a double upgrade.
@barrons.bsky.social, Stockcharts.com
@barrons.bsky.social, Stockcharts.com
It’s that time of year. Maple Candied Sweet Potatoes—serving for 12. Recipe courtesy of author Jeff Smith “The Frugal Gourmet” cookbook c1987.
November 27, 2024 at 2:06 AM
It’s that time of year. Maple Candied Sweet Potatoes—serving for 12. Recipe courtesy of author Jeff Smith “The Frugal Gourmet” cookbook c1987.
A consumer sentiment survey by the Univ. of MI showed that following the election, Republican households’ view climbed more than 15 points, while Democrat households fell by more than 10 points. The U.S. economy is currently "The envy of the world" (Economist). Can it get any better than this?
November 23, 2024 at 6:11 PM
A consumer sentiment survey by the Univ. of MI showed that following the election, Republican households’ view climbed more than 15 points, while Democrat households fell by more than 10 points. The U.S. economy is currently "The envy of the world" (Economist). Can it get any better than this?