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To: Katherine Derbyshire who wrote (47450)	5/30/2001 9:18:38 PM
From: Sun Tzu	Respond to of 70976

>> I'm told that analysts at some of the smaller houses do very little original research. Actually I think it is the other way around. One theory is that when you are a no-name analyst in a small co, you have little to lose by fallowing your gut and telling it like it is. If you are wrong, you don't go much lower than where you are. But if you are right, with a bit of luck you might make a name for yourself and join the big boys club and make big bucks. On the other hand, if you are already a well known (though not a superstar) analyst in a big firm, your best bet is to fallow the pack. The risk/reward ratio favors a conservative play. ST