I just started and only made 4 trades so far :/ so far their all red, but I cut losses around $20 for all of em. I discoverd my big problem is timing, (chasing, hesitating too long, or buying bounces too early) Just keep studying and figure out where your niche is :P Good luck :P

switch to etrade

Yeah, I assumed the ask blew past my order price before it got filled, I think just using the shortcut button tries to buy it as low as possible and thats why it passed it so quickly. I've been thinking about switching to e-trade sense Sykes uses it, is the difference in brokers really worth switching?

Yea

Next time put in a lilit Order Thats higher - much better odds on getting it and You have much better control over your entry

http://www.investors.com/news/report-ftc-may-block-walgreens-takeover-of-rite-aid/

@JTBurkeen The best traders on profit.ly ignore buyouts, mergers, and acquisitions. Stick to big percent gainers, and avoid guessing games. IMO

Ignore The buyouts - too unpredictable

Thank you for the responses, I get you, it looked to good to be true, so I figured I'd ask about it, my main focus has been charts and patterns (like I said im new to this) but that got brought up by a friend so I wanted to ask about it. @WFKS I see, I assumed the store sells was to please the FTC but I didnt realize they are making serious moves to halt the buyout, thanks again everyone