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To: Stoctrash who wrote (34156)	7/6/1998 5:22:00 PM
From: John Rieman	Respond to of 50808

Opencable debating "Firewire"................................... multichannel.com Where this ultimately leads is to a place where there are truly digital cable-ready TV sets, VCRs and DVD [digital-versatile-disc] players, which the cable operator simply outfits with an addressable module with security and encryption," Chiddix said. "The TV or VCR is able to access broadband assets, which cable has -- it's good for both industries." But it won't happen without more hard labor, involved executives said. "Over the course of the next year-and-a-half, there are really tough issues to be resolved between our industry and the consumer-electronics industry in order to get a set-top into the marketplace that is beneficial to consumers," said David Beddow, senior vice president of Tele-Communications Inc.'s TCI Technology Ventures. At the top of the "tough-issues" list is developing the POD module and interface receptacle. Because cable operators must stop deploying set-tops with embedded security in 2005, MSOs must work fairly quickly to devise the PODs, so that premium signals can be secured via removable POD cards by that deadline. Beyond that, Beddow said, other snarly issues include how to address the HDTV and fire-wire situation, as well as how to define business issues so that advanced services can work within the boundaries of the set-top boxes that TCI and other MSOs have on order. "That means issues of processing power, graphics types and capabilities and memory configurations," he explained. Beddow added that TCI is currently favoring Sony's fire-wire approach while the OpenCable fire-wire specification gets sorted out.

To: Stoctrash who wrote (34156)	7/6/1998 5:29:00 PM
From: BillyG	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 50808

Warner will distribute Disney DVDs in overseas markets. This is a major move for Disney.......... newsalert.com Disney, Warner band together on DVD BURBANK, Calif., July 6 (Reuters) - The home video units of Walt Disney Co. and Time Warner Inc., the two largest entertainment companies in the world, on Monday said they banded together in an overseas distribution pact for new digital videodiscs. Digital videodisc technology puts full-length movies on compact discs the same size as audio CD's. Many industry experts believe DVD could replace videotape for movies because of its superior picture and sound quality. Under the deal, Warner Home Video will distribute DVD movies from Buena Vista Home Video, the Disney unit, in 30 territories spread across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and in former Soviet Union countries. The agreement covers over 100 titles and runs through the year 2000. Financial details were undisclosed. Each of the movies will be released simultaneously in DVD and on videotape in the VHS format. "Disney's expansion in the global DVD marketplace is a major step in the international development and growth of the format," said Warren Lieberfarb, president, Warner Home Video. Warner has long been one of DVD's most active proponents while Disney was slower to adopt the new media. "We are very enthusiastic about the DVD format and our signing of this deal marks our commitment to ensuring that it becomes a thriving business," said Stuart Warrener, president of Buena Vista Home Video Europe, the Middle East and Africa. DVD was launched as a product just last year to initially positive sales results in the United States from early adopters of the technology. The next challenge for DVD advocates is stepping up the pace of sales overseas and penetrating movie rental markets, where VHS is the dominant format.

To: Stoctrash who wrote (34156)	7/6/1998 5:55:00 PM
From: John Rieman	Respond to of 50808

After the close, Zoran issues warning............................ newsalert.com Zoran Corporation Announces Preliminary Second Quarter Results PR Newswire - July 06, 1998 17:26 Jump to first matched term SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoran Corporation (Nasdaq: ZRAN), a leading provider of integrated circuits (ICs) and software for digital video and audio compression applications, today announced that operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 1998 will be lower than analysts' published expectations. Based on preliminary results, revenues for the quarter are expected to be between $6.7 million and $7.1 million. The Company expects to record a net loss between $(0.8) million and $(1.2) million or $(0.09) and $(0.12) per diluted share for the second quarter. The Company expects to report final operating results for the second quarter on Thursday, July 23, 1998. Commenting on the announcement, President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Levy Gerzberg said, "We believe three primary factors contributed to our disappointing financial results: the uncertainties and delay surrounding the launch of Windows98, the continued slower-than-anticipated ramp up in the DVD industry, and industry-wide inventory surpluses, which are being worked through now. "The uncertainties regarding the release of Windows98 has affected most segments of the PC industry. It appears that some of our larger customers over-estimated their hardware needs in the first quarter as shipments of our JPEG devices, used primarily in video editing and imaging systems, declined significantly in the second quarter. Additionally, shipments of our MPEG devices, used primarily in DVD products, also fell from the first quarter levels, indicating continued softness in the DVD market and reflecting the lingering economic crisis in Asia. "Despite these disappointments, there were signs of positive activity during the quarter," continued Dr. Gerzberg. "Shipments of our audio chips continue to increase, and although revenue from software licensing and development remained relatively flat on a sequential basis, we are seeing an increased interest in our software products since the release of Windows98 and our recent announcement with Intel."

To: Stoctrash who wrote (34156)	7/7/1998 12:10:00 AM
From: Pullin-GS	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 50808

>Why is ZRAN still in the crapper? Because that is where it belongs. ;-) Some TA from last week (June 24) for ZRAN: Let me start by saying that the price is up from just a few weeks ago...way up. This one fact looked at in and by itself could suggest to buy long...the trend is your friend...right? Not always. IMO (and I stress opinion here) we are currently in an overbought condition. Given that ZRAN has not taken out new highs, and new bullish news has only caused the stock to thrash, my old friends the chart oscillators can be used to point out possible trend reversals. We have not had any divergences that would suggest to buy on the long side. ZRAN has had several short-term reversals on the up side in the past since it's decline from the 18s back in March, and each time ZRAN has made lower lows after it peaked in a matter of 1 to 2 weeks. I see no reason why this latest news-induced pop would be different. Judging from today's action it would appear I got my reversal on the downside at about the right point, and barring any fundamental changes (news) the trend should continue. However many a short has been burned using these basic techniques (I could be next!) and must keep on their toes and use stops. Anyway all I need in order to hold my short is several key bearish chart indicators and patterns to maintain my hold. I found many: First off, one of the less popular indicators of the masses (but most important of the technicians who trade stock) is Volume. The 21-Day-Volume-EMA was trading at about 110K or so BEFORE ZRAN's last run. On the first day of it's public news release (Monday), Volume shot up to just under 1MM shares traded. On Tuesday interest declined after the initial wave of morning buyers got in and shorts exited and volume closed at right about 800K shares. Momentum had been lost. The shorts pounced all over it at this time. Today volume declined by almost 70% and price slipped some as well. Very few upticks presented traders for new short positions today. The MMs made sure of that (they want the shares? could be.). Price follows volume, and expect 12 to be taken out shortly. Bearish. ZRAN came real close to the Bollinger Bands upper envelope resistance (13 1/2) on Tuesday, only to fall quickly back to neutral ground within the envelope. All momentum faded here. Today ZRAN closed lower still. BB support is pegged at 11 7/16. There is only about 1MM shares of overhead that will keep ZRAN above 11 7/16, so support is not very strong in the event of a continued decline. Bearish. The MACD Histogram is at it's highest point in over a year, and still climbing as of today. MACD suggest continued momentum is still holding ZRAN up, and is sufficient enough to continue the up trend. Very Bullish. ZRAN is still trading above it's 21day and 50day moving averages....alot of chartists play by these indicators, and may have already sold....but will jump back in the moment one of these is touched. No read....just thought I'd mention it. RSI went down today...had been as high as 57. Kinda bearish (no 30/70 crossover.) The Bostian's Accumulation/Distribution Oscillator had a price divergence on Monday....this is very bullish (it indicates a possible trend reversal)...but the reversal was never verified due to today's poor trading activity. Monday-Bullish. Today-Bearish. There are some other charts that I did not mention.....just covered the ones that stuck out.