Oncy's doing okay, Chris, much hinges on some results from the first portion of their Phase III trial - those results could be released anytime, but most think they are about a month away.

Today was an unusual day in the markets - most of my stuff went up!! Biotech, precious metals, and oil all had very good days.

Keep learning about investing; at your age, and at your rate, you'll be a pro in your mid-20's, but experience is a factor that takes time.

MNKD is an excellent learning experience for developmental biotechs - all the very sure thoughts continue to go up in smoke, the time frames get expanded, and then get expanded again and again. The fight to remain liquid, while trying not to dilute the heck out of the shares. MNKD's been pretty lucky to date with respect to liquidity, as it's well-heeled and generous CEO has more than put his money where his mouth is.

The 4th will be fun - golf early, some family stuff midday and then fireworks near the Rose Bowl in the evening.

BAC? Boy, those financials are a risky business!