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To: patron_anejo_por_favor who wrote (191590)	9/12/2002 1:44:26 PM
From: MythMan	Respond to of 436258

1:26PM Schering-Plough rumor of JNJ bid returns (SGP) 23.19 -0.44: Rumor circulating trading floors for the second time this week that Johnson & Johnson (JNJ -2%) is considering a bid for SGP (this rumor was also in the market Monday). Notable that despite market talk that deal is close to being inked and would offer a significant premium, SGP shares are trading in the red today, on volume that is well below average.

To: patron_anejo_por_favor who wrote (191590)	9/13/2002 8:54:35 AM
From: who cares?	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 436258

7:49 Capital One Financial Rated New `Hold' at Wachovia Secs I love these hold or neutral coverage initiations. Why even bother. How can your customers hold something you never told them to buy?

To: patron_anejo_por_favor who wrote (191590)	9/13/2002 11:52:06 AM
From: yard_man	Respond to of 436258

buy calls -- the terrorists have lost?? <g>

To: patron_anejo_por_favor who wrote (191590)	9/13/2002 5:25:01 PM
From: ild	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 436258

17:18 ET MGIC Investment guides Q3 lower (MTG) 55.23 +0.30: Company warns that Q3 (Sep) earnings will be in range of $1.40-$1.45 (excluding items) vs Multex consensus of $1.58, reflecting trends such as continued decline in persistency due to heavy refinancing, higher expenses due to increased volume driven by refinances, and higher loan delinquencies.