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To: Zeev Hed who wrote (1969)	10/28/2001 11:04:47 PM
From: waverider	Respond to of 99280

Thanks Zeev. That is making sense. Since MRK is a classic growth company with products that do not have cycles (assuming patents will continue to roll out), it is a conservative play that can be compared somewhat to what you are discussing. Of course entry price has a lot to do with it. Since the dividend is currently around 2%, it isn't a bad alternative to current money markets. Speaking of an entry point...it appears at the moment MRK is in a slight downtrend (currently downtrend line at $70). May be looking to retest the lower $60's? Would appreciate your take. Thanks, wr

To: Zeev Hed who wrote (1969)	10/29/2001 12:31:02 AM
From: Night Trader	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 99280

Zeev, But surely you don't compare earnings yield with 3 month treasuries. 10 year bonds yielding 4.6% and 30 year yielding 5.35% are a better measure of the alternative to stocks.