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To: robbie who wrote (14826)	1/18/1998 10:23:00 PM
From: Jim Neal	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 70976

My view is that when insiders sell a relatively small percentage of their stock, it is not a big deal. They may just need some cash to purchase a big ticket item. If they sell a large percentage, it could be a sign of problems. With regard to insider buying, this is often a better indicator, especially if the buying increases their stock position significantly. This shows that the insider has confidence in the stock performance. Recently, many insiders at IDTI have been purchasing shares in large amounts and I expect that IDTI will perform well in the near future. I have not seen if there have been any insider purchases of AMAT lately, though. Certainly, any insider purchases would increase the chances of a big move for AMAT in the next 6 months. Best Regards, JN