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Technology Stocks : Netscape -- Giant Killer or Flash in the Pan? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Jay Durell who wrote (2288)	2/4/1998 9:45:00 PM
From: Tech Bull	Respond to of 4903

Shares of NETSCAPE COMMUNICATIONS CORP jumped on market rumors that the software company would be acquired by SUN MICROSYSTEMS INC. Analysts said rumors have been recurring in recent weeks, as Netscape's share price has dropped in recent months. Last month, Netscape reported a loss in the fourth quarter and layoffs of about 400 staffers, its first since its inception. But some analysts who follow Sun said that such an acquisition by Sun, while seemingly a good strategic fit on the surface, was not likely to happen. (Reuters 05:22 PM ET 02/04/98) For the full text story, see infobeat.com