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To: Jimbo Cobb who wrote (5480)	12/22/1999 12:34:00 PM
From: Mao II	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 12662

Jimbo: I think this may be the problem. M2 Related Quotes SCH 32 3/4 -1 1/4 delayed 20 mins - disclaimer Wednesday December 22, 10:37 am Eastern Time Ex-Banking CEO, Porn Star Charged By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- The star of an X-rated videotape titled ``Marylin Does Miami' may have been less revealing about her dealings on Wall Street: She and a top banker have been charged with insider trading. Kathryn B. Gannon, known as ``Marylin Star' in the porn industry, was intimately involved for more than a year with James J. McDermott Jr., the former chief executive at the investment bank of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, according to a federal criminal complaint. McDermott, 48, surrendered Tuesday to face charges he shared news of pending deals with Ms. Gannon, McDermott, who is married, was released on $1 million bail after appearing before U.S. Magistrate Theodore H. Katz. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods had been scheduled to go public with a stock offering last spring but withdrew the plans suddenly in May. According to court papers, the offering was canceled after McDermott told the company's directors that a friend of his was being investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission for trading in stocks he had recommended. Had the stock offering gone through, McDermott's personal worth would likely have increased by millions of dollars. Prosecutors and the SEC allege McDermott tipped Ms. Gannon about companies that were about to be involved in mergers dramatically affecting their stock prices. Gannon then allegedly shared the information with a friend, Anthony P. Pomponio. The federal complaint alleges that Ms. Gannon went on to make at least $88,000 from illegal trades, while Pomponio allegedly made about $86,000. McDermott made no profit, the government said. All three have been charged with conspiracy and securities fraud. Pomponio also was charged with perjury, and was released Tuesday on $50,000 bail. McDermott's lawyer, Dennis McInerney, said his client would plead innocent to the charges, adding that McDermott ``will be exonerated when the facts are known.' A warrant has been issued for Ms. Gannon, 30, who is believed to be in Canada, where she is from, federal officials said. Her lawyers did not return telephone messages seeking comment. In its complaint, the SEC said Pomponio told investigators Ms. Gannon also worked as a prostitute and boasted that her clients included ``well-connected Wall Street types' such as lawyers and stockbrokers. Authorities have not charged Ms. Gannon with prostitution. Pomponio and Ms. Gannon became the targets of an investigation by the SEC after each opened a brokerage account at Charles Schwab in mid-1997 and began purchasing the stocks of obscure, small, regional banks. The trading activity was deemed suspicious because the bank stocks being purchased had just been placed on a watch list of potential acquisition targets by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, which specializes in bank mergers. As a top Wall Street executive, McDermott had access to confidential, nonpublic information about potential corporate mergers and acquisition transactions and provided Gannon with such information about at least six mergers, authorities said. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods is not accused of wrongdoing. In a statement, the company said it is cooperating fully with government officials. McDermott resigned from the bank in June, the FBI complaint said. biz.yahoo.com

To: Jimbo Cobb who wrote (5480)	12/22/1999 12:36:00 PM
From: fooledalot	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 12662

Jimbo, Master of Purchasing Stocks & Assorted Stuff On The Internet: (Now there is a title for you.) I am thinking of buying a portable TV and have been looking for possible sites to look at. So far have only checked Value America & Buy.com. Do you (or anyone else, for that matter) have any other suggestions? Would greatly appreciate your feedback. Cheers to all!! f

To: Jimbo Cobb who wrote (5480)	12/22/1999 12:46:00 PM
From: Kenya AA	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 12662

Jimbo: Nothing is wrong - buy more at 45! K Wednesday December 22, 10:19 am Eastern Time Company Press Release Robertson Stephens Raises Estimates on NITE to $.40 from $.29 SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 22, 1999--Robertson Stephens Senior eFinance Analyst Scott Appleby today raised estimates on Knight/Trimark Group (NASDAQ:NITE - news). The company is a leading market maker in NASDAQ securities, other over-the-counter equity securities and equity securities listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the American Stock Exchange in the Third Market. ``We are raising our estimates on Knight/Trimark due to greater than expected volumes throughout the fourth quarter of 1999,' said Appleby. ``Our earnings-per-share and revenue estimates for the fourth quarter of 1999 increase to $0.40 and $215.5 million, from $0.29 and $171.1 million, respectively. This brings our 1999 earnings-per-share estimate to $1.35 and our 1999 revenue estimate to $759.8 million.' ``December charges ahead with seven out of the ten top NASDAQ record volume days since December 1, 1999,' said Appleby. ``Despite the record volumes set back in November, Knight/Trimark AutEx continues to climb with average weekly volume for December reaching 338 million, a 13 percent increase over average weekly volume of 299 million for November.' Clients interested in receiving more information should contact their salesperson at (415) 781-9700. FleetBoston Robertson Stephens Inc. (``Robertson Stephens') is the leading full-service investment bank focused exclusively on growth companies. To date in 1999, the firm has completed over 180 public offerings and over 40 private offerings, raising more than $30 billion in capital for clients. The firm's 47 research analysts cover nearly 700 companies. Founded in 1978, Robertson Stephens is the section 20 subsidiary of FleetBoston Financial Corporation (NYSE: FBF - news) and is a member of the NASD and all major exchanges. Together, Robertson Stephens, FleetBoston Robertson Stephens International Ltd., and Robertson Stephens Evergreen Securities Ltd. employ over 1,000 employees worldwide with offices in Boston, San Francisco, New York, Menlo Park, Chicago and London. For more information about the firm, please visit our Web site at www.rsco.com. The foregoing synopses are qualified in their entirety by the more detailed information contained in the full research reports, including the discussion of certain risks associated with an investment in the above-mentioned securities contained in ``Investment Risks.' The information contained herein is not a complete analysis of every material fact respecting any company, industry or security. Although opinions and estimates expressed herein reflect the current judgment of FleetBoston Robertson Stephens Inc., the information upon which such opinions and estimates are based is not necessarily updated on a regular basis; when it is, the date of the change in estimate will be noted. In addition, opinions and estimates are subject to change without notice. This Report contains forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ significantly from the results described in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, those discussed in ``Investment Risks.' FleetBoston Robertson Stephens Inc. from time to time performs corporate finance or other services for some companies described herein and may occasionally possess material, nonpublic information regarding such companies. This information is not used in the preparation of the opinions and estimates herein. While the information contained in this Report and the opinions contained herein are based on sources believed to be reliable, FleetBoston Robertson Stephens Inc. has not independently verified the facts, assumptions and estimates contained in this Report. Accordingly, no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, is made as to, and no reliance should be placed on, the fairness, accuracy, completeness or correctness of the information and opinions contained in this Report. FleetBoston Robertson Stephens Inc., its managing directors, its affiliates, and/or its employees may have an interest in the securities of the issue(s) described and may make purchases or sales while this report is in circulation. FleetBoston Robertson Stephens International Ltd. is regulated by the Securities and Futures Authority in the United Kingdom. This publication is not meant for private customers. The securities discussed herein are not FDIC insured, are not deposits or other obligations or guarantees of Fleet Bank or BankBoston N.A., and are subject to investment risk, including possible loss of any principal amount invested. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------