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To: Andrew Vance who wrote (9755)	11/21/1997 3:52:00 PM
From: Steven Messina,L.M.T.	Respond to of 17305

AMAT has traded 31,000,000shs thus far...looks like a close around 36 1/2 may occur....SCHWING! Boi P.S. Am averaged in at $37.41 thanks to Richard's and AV's Calculus methods.

To: Andrew Vance who wrote (9755)	11/21/1997 6:36:00 PM
From: ForYourEyesOnly	Respond to of 17305

So Andrew, Where do you see us going over the next few months, CYMI in particular? AMAT's results did not look particularly bad to me. The increased move to 0.25 um should be good for CYMI as well, so I really would like to think that this is a bottom, but the trend does not look good. THC

To: Andrew Vance who wrote (9755)	11/26/1997 1:41:00 AM
From: Jeffrey S. Mitchell	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 17305

Asia Pacific PC market grew 18 pct in Q3-Dataquest SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Dataquest Inc said the personal computer market in the Asia Pacific region grew 18 percent in the third quarters, led by strong growth in China, despite the currency crises in many Asian countries. Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (64050.KS) became the number one vendor, jumping past Compaq Computer Corp (NYSE:CPQ - news), which slipped to number two position, after being number one in the Asia-Pacific region for eight straight quarters. Samsung had 7.1 percent of the Asia Pacific market in the third quarter, while Compaq had 6.7 percent. Dataquest said that PC shipments reached 2.2 million units in the quarter, up 18 percent from 1.9 million units a year ago. China led all countries with units surpassing 608,000. ''Demand in China continued to be fueled by its strong economy that remains undisturbed by the currency crises,'' said Cherry Velarde, an analyst at Dataquest's Asia Pacific program. Velarde said that more than 27 percent of total units sold in the region went to China. Dataquest said Samsung moved to the number one position, even amid a severe economic downturn in Korea, because of the success of its home computer market. Acer Inc (2306.TW) of Taiwan was the third largest vendor in the Asia Pacific region, with 6.7 percent of the market. While China led the region with the strongest growth, other countries also had a positive quarter, such as Taiwan, which grew 36 percent, Singapore, up 26 percent, Hong Kong, up 16 percent and Australia, which grew 10 percent. Dataquest said the currency crises had the most negative effect on PC markets in Southeast Asia, with Indonesia and Thailand the worst hit in the quarter. Indonesia and Thailand saw dramatic reductions in purchasing from the corporate sector and shipments fell five percent in both countries. Growth in the Malaysian PC market was also inhibited by the currency devaluation and resulting price increases, but unit shipments were up 18 percent in Malaysia. Dataquest, a market research firm based in San Jose, Calif., is a unit of the Gartner Group (Nasdaq:GART - news) and has direct local operations in Japan and seven countries in the Asia Pacific region.

To: Andrew Vance who wrote (9755)	12/1/1997 5:18:00 PM
From: Gene Veinotte	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 17305

SGGNF......................SGI.V update..................................................... Looking better all the time. Letter of intent for financing/management of Michigan project; NASD listing sought Sungold Gaming International Ltd SUM Shares issued 15,806,820 Mon 1 Dec 97 News Release Mr Hans Banziger reports Sungold and Excelsior Gaming of Willimantic, Connecticut and Premier Gaming Ventures of Boston, Massachusetts have signed a letter of intent with regard to the joint development and management of Sungold's proposed casino/entertainment project in Southeast Michigan. The letter of intent provides for the formation of a joint venture between EGI and PGV and the execution of definitive agreements by and between Sungold, the joint venture partners and the Gun Lake tribe, to be finalized prior to December 31 1997. Under the provisions of the participation agreement, Sungold will receive one third of the gross management fees as agreed upon with the tribe and approved by the National Indian Gaming Commission. EGI's chairman and CEO, Bruce Einhorn, has over 20 years of gaming industry experience gained in senior management positions with the Mirage and the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, and the Showboat Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. OGV is working with the Lone Star Opportunity Fund, an equity investment fund headquartered in Dallas, Texas for the financing of the project. The principals of Lone Star have played significant roles in the acquisition of mortgage and real estate assets, with a total book value of approximately $5.7 billion. Upon the execution of final documents, the joint venture partners will assume responsibility for: - The development and operation of the project; - The financing of the project; - The financing of all pre-development costs associated with the project (including Sungold's obligations under its current agreement with the Gun Lake band); and - The reimbursement of Sungold for all its monies expended in connection with the project to date, prior to commencement of casino construction. The Sungold warrant holders have expressed a desire to exercise their warrants, which will provide Sungold with $575,000 in additional working capital. The legal action commenced by Jeffrey D. Paquin against Sungold has been dismissed. The VSE initially ordered a halt in trading of Sungold's shares under the provisions of its change of business policy, after concluding that Sungold's gaming projects have advanced to the point where many of the essential elements of the COB policy apply. The VSE then insisted that Sungold retain a sponsoring member firm to provide the VSE with a reporting letter and to present an independent report to its pre-listing advisory committee. The VSE then rejected the formal recommendations submitted by Sungold's sponsor, Merit Investment Corp, for the re-listing of Sungold's shares. Merit's endorsement of Sungold is based on and supported by the results of a thorough analysis of all of Sungold's operations; review of Sungold's agreements and of the parties to the agreements; an outline of gaming permit processes and an outline of business risks. Merit has been assisted in its due diligence process by independent legal firms in Seoul, Korea, Michigan, Toronto and Vancouver and by the results of a feasibility study for the proposed Michigan casino project prepared by Marquette of Minneapolis and an independent assessment of the South Korean gaming market prepared by KPMG Peat Marwick of Los Angeles. In addition, the VSE was provided with a detailed business plan and an up to date filing statement for Sungold. Although the VSE complimented Merit on the thoroughness and completeness of its review and documentation, the VSE arbitrarily decided to disregard the facts presented by Merit and issue a brief defamatory statement contrary to the conclusions of the Merit report, in complete disregard for Sungold's three thousand shareholders. Sungold, through its market maker, is currently seeking clearance from the NASD for the listing and trading of its shares on the OTC bulletin board under the trading symbol SGGNF. Sungold will delist from the VSE. (c) Copyright 1997 Canjex Publishing Ltd. canada-stockwatch.com To: L. D. (1284 ) From: Cheeky Kid Monday, Dec 1 1997 5:00PM EST Reply # of 1286 Seems like they forgot to put this tidbit in, or did I over look it? Portion From Sungold's Offical Release: In his capacity as vice president of casino operations for Foxwood's Casino, Mr. Einhorn's responsiblity included all aspects of creating what has become the lagest casino operation in the Western hemispher. EGI represents an ideal fit for Sungold as EGI is experanced in Indian Law, Gaming Law, IGRA, and the reglatory process. I hope no spelling or other mistakes, I am not the best typer.

To: Andrew Vance who wrote (9755)	12/2/1997 10:14:00 PM
From: V.	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 17305

Hi AV, Wasn't it Boi who was trading REFR? I think he'll like this one better. <ggggg> Who thinks up these symbols, anyway? Geez... ==================================================================== ** Merrill Lynch & Co. analyst Doug Groh said he upgraded his near-term rating on POTASH CORP. OF SASKATCHEWAN INC. (POT: 83-11/16, + 3-9/16) to accumulate from neutral and increased his 1997 earnings estimate to $5.65 a share from $5.43. ==================================================================== So, what's new, Andy? xoxox, V.