Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Message Board

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Technology Stocks : Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)

AMZN 229.12

-0.2%

Nov 26 3:59 PM EST

Public Reply Prvt Reply Mark as Last Read File

Previous 10 Next 10 Previous Next

To: ChrisJP who wrote (119383)	3/5/2001 5:40:14 PM
From: Alomex	Read Replies (1) of 164684

My unsubstantiated pet theory -- the story is true and was leaked. Was it leaked to stop the decline of the stock price or was it leaked to stimulate buying so the big boys could sell -- I don't know. If the deal is a sure thing why wouldn't it be announced until four weeks from now? The only reason I could think of is quiet period before the end of the quarter, but I really don't see why this announcement would be delayed by the quiet period. My pet theory is that if the rumor has any truth to it, it is not a sure thing and it was leaked by one of the parties to put pressure on the other. Alternatively it might have been leaked accidentally by an overly optimistic executive who called it a done deal when in reality it still needs four more weeks of DD and possibly approval from the board (both Walmart's and Amazon's).

Report TOU Violation

Share This Post

Public Reply Prvt Reply Mark as Last Read File

Previous 10 Next 10 Previous Next