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To: Jenna who wrote (65952)	10/13/1999 1:55:00 AM
From: Junkyardawg	Respond to of 120523

Jenna I know you like earnings plays. Thought you might want to take a peak at OMI. Earnings due out on the 14th. Note: insiders activity Good luck dawg

To: Jenna who wrote (65952)	10/13/1999 6:46:00 AM
From: lee kramer	Respond to of 120523

Thanks the the ECN/ARCA explanation. I can see where it might be helpful in "special situations." The way I trade, 1/6 or 1/8 difference doesn't matter. A good trade will absorb it, a poor trade will still be a poor trade. The reason I like Datek is that I can enter a market order (or limit within the spread) click on the activity page and within 7-10 seconds I've got confirmation of my fill. This is important when I want in or out quickly. Unfortunately, Datek has a very limited "short" list. Another nettlesome Datek wrinkle; If you're long 200 shares at say $40 and you've got a sell-stop for those 200 at 38, you have to first cancel the stop before you can sell the stock. I'm amazed at how many on-line firms I've tried that are so poorly set up for traders. Have you looked into Merrill's recent plan? For a $1500 annual fee, you can trade as often as you want, commission free. I'll be calling them to see if it's any good. I'll let you know. (Lee)

To: Jenna who wrote (65952)	10/13/1999 9:26:00 AM
From: Susan G	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 120523

ETEK - Unlocking info from Briefing.com ... E-Tek Dynamics Inc. (ETEK) 67 1/4 +3 1/4: manufacturer of passive components for fiber optic networks posts Q1 pro forma net of $0.17 a share, three cents above the First Call mean, compared to yr-ago net of $0.09; revenue rose 83% to $60.3 mln; company says underwriters have agreed to release 50% of the approximately 41.6 million shares which were subject to lock-up agreements due to expire November 10

To: Jenna who wrote (65952)	10/13/1999 9:50:00 AM
From: lee kramer	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 120523

PHCM, tried to cover short 206 5/8, missed. I'll have to renege on my promise to eat my laptop if PHCM runs 25 today. But I will devour my WEB-tv. A little salt, a little pepper, some chale on the side...may not be too bad. Hang in there. (Lee)