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To: smith who wrote (1074)	3/13/1998 11:23:00 PM
From: The Whit	Respond to of 1239

Smith, I have 13k of MFN @1 5/16. I have a ballpark of 3. 1999. Do you think I'm in the park or in the 9th with "2" outs? AS you can tell I'm new at this. Thanks, The Whit

To: smith who wrote (1074)	3/14/1998 7:27:00 AM
From: TideGlider	Respond to of 1239

% Short Interest The % Short Interest indicator is updated monthly and is only available on NYSE listed stocks. A stock's short interest is determined by dividing the number of shares sold short (as reported by the NYSE exchange) divided by the number of shares outstanding multiplied by 100. Many traders watch short interest closely. As the % Short Interest indicator rises, it reflects a heightening bearish sentiment among investors. As it falls, it suggests that short sellers are becoming more bullish on the stock's short-term price movements. It is common for some traders to use the % Short Interest indicator as a contrary indicator. Often times as the % Short Interest climbs higher, and if the stock price continues to rise, there will be pressure on the short sellers to cover their positions by buying shares in the stock thereby increasing the price even further.