Trades and observations from a British contrarian stock investor

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Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Update on portfolio - January 5th 2010

Nighthawk Energy (HAWK)
Average buy price 35p. Currently 35.75p to sell. Hold with news from Revere and Jolly Ranch project imminent.

Coal of Africa (CZA)
Average buy price 99p. Currently 115p to sell. Rising South African Coal prices driven by strong Indian Subcontinent demand have moved the share price up from the £1 level. Further news on Vele project and move from AIM to main market are catalyts for further share price appreciation. Holding.

Desire Petroleum (DES)
Buy at 85p. Sold at 108p. Placing and open offer deadline extended to January 11th. Open offer at 70p means that shares may well be sold on receipt which may depress share price during mid January. Watching for possible re-entry.

Falkland Oil and Gas (FOGL)
Buy at 132p. Holding at 128p.

JP Morgan Emerging and Templeton Emerging.
Short positions closed at loss due to continued strength in Emerging markets stocks.

Micron Technology (MU)
Buy at $10.3 closed at $11. Share on watch for repurchase.

Amgen
Average buy at $57.5. Currently at $57.8. Holding due to imminent drug approval news.

GW Pharma (GWP)
Buy at 84.5. Currently 88p to sell. Holding with European Medicines Review agency due end January. Approval of Sativex lead drug likely Q1 2010.

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