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To: Oblomov who wrote (182090)	7/22/2002 5:23:33 PM
From: Knighty Tin	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 436258

I guess these folks have never heard of mark to market. If it's suicide now, then you're dead meat. <g>

To: Oblomov who wrote (182090)	7/22/2002 6:01:21 PM
From: stan_hughes	Respond to of 436258

Ohhh puhleeeeeze.... did you catch this part? "The bear market has also put a damper on the dreams and aspirations of many young business people. Historically, about 300 companies have raised money in the capital markets each year through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). With the market down, last year there were only 48 IPOs. So far this year, there have been 55. "Now, companies must have a compelling story to attract investors" Oh no, not a compelling story, anything but that. What hardships the 21st century is placing on these poor little fellers. Honestly, I think we've lost an entire business generation to the IPO Fairy