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To: djane who wrote (50078)	7/15/1998 1:21:00 PM
From: Thomas M.	Respond to of 61433

Nasdaq's NODES Could Transform the Market fool.com fool.com ...the basic obligation of market makers to provide real liquidity, an obligation underscored by the strengthening of SOES in '87, will essentially be thrown out... ...much of what's good about NODES is the product of Nasdaq adjusting to outside pressure. Much of what remains bad about the proposal involves sly attempts to outflank those pressures... ...But NODES ultimately begs a more important question: Does Nasdaq really need market makers at all? Tom

To: djane who wrote (50078)	7/15/1998 2:59:00 PM
From: djane	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 61433

Jeez, I think Pisani's been reading the ASND thread. Just gave a very positive summary of ASND's prospects. Mentioned LU takeover rumors. Interestingly, he referenced a Gerard Klauer analyst who said CSCO may buy ASND to keep it out of LU's hands. Also mentioned Alcatel and ERICY as possible suitors. Pisani said ASND price rise is related to "strong business" and "strong company," not just takeover rumors. Mentioned 23.4% seq. growth in switches in Q298. Mentioned Ashby's CC earnings estimates as providing "very good visibility" and backed analysts estimates. Mentioned $60 buyout figure [personally I think $75 is more likely]. Pisani ended with, "The world wants their products."