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To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (179954)	12/20/2004 8:57:24 AM
From: robert b furman	Respond to of 186894

Hi Ten, I like the company going to the market and buying up what they plan to give - Microsofts approach. This becomes a completely known expense and at the same time supports the real owners of the company vs diluting and undermining the price. This stockholder friendly approach is in complete harmony with the common share holders. The candy of free options or expensed worthless options is the greed that needs to be extracted from the market. There is no free lunch and FASB has just assured its end. This is a good thing. Bob

To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (179954)	12/20/2004 9:02:34 AM
From: GVTucker	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 186894

Tenchusatsu, RE: Yes, but try explaining how that "expense" is calculated to the average layman. It is a heck of a lot easier than explaining pension expense, that's for sure. And it is a whole lot more accurate, too. Simplicity is nice in accounting, and when possible, preferred. But it is most desirable to be as accurate as possible.

To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (179954)	12/20/2004 9:52:24 AM
From: Proud_Infidel	Respond to of 186894

JP Morgan raises Intel earnings, revenue forecasts Mon Dec 20, 2004 09:43 AM ET NEW YORK, Dec 20 (Reuters) - J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. on Monday raised its full-year 2004 and 2005 revenue and profit estimates for Intel Corp. (INTC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , citing increased demand for personal computers and advance buying for its chips. Analyst Christopher Danely raised his 2004 profit target to $1.15 a share, up from $1.14 a share previously, according to a research note to clients. He increased his full-year revenue target to $34.2 billion, up from $34 billion. Analysts on average have forecast 2004 profit of $1.14 a share on revenue of nearly $34 billion, according to the consensus targets compiled by Reuters Estimates. "We believe the upside is being driven by PC end-market growth, a 14-week (first quarter of 2005) versus a normal 13-week quarter, and double ordering due to extended lead times," Danely wrote. He said he was maintaining his "neutral" rating on the stock. For 2005, Danely raised his earnings estimate to $1.09 a share, up from $1, and increased his revenue projection to $37.7 billion, from $36.5 billion. Analysts, on average, are expecting profit of $1.18 a share on revenue of nearly $36.6 billion, according to Reuters Estimates.