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Technology Stocks : Healthcare.com Corporation (Nasdaq: HCDC)was [HDIE] -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Andrew H who wrote (3368)	9/8/1998 10:59:00 AM
From: SaltyDog	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 15094

Andrew, Most of these predictions rarely come to fruition when people on boards say they will. HBOC should be coming out with major contracts soon enough. I'm kind of bummed that HDIE, has become a stock that is "waiting for news." Story investors usually don't make money. Investors who invest in companies that consistently beat street estimates are successful. News releases will be a by product of positive trends going on at HDIE. This will make us money if they deliver on their next quarter and beyond. That should be the focus. Xbrent and others, please don't take offense here, were predicting 4+ 2 weeks ago, are missing the point. Who is ever right about weekly price predictions? Stick with the fundamentals. Earnings are eroding around us, but HDIE's estimates have been increased. As long as estimates are being increased, and HDIE keeps delivering quarterly growth, there is no limit. Who cares if we end the week at 4 or 3 1/8?

To: Andrew H who wrote (3368)	9/8/1998 11:29:00 AM
From: Charliss	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 15094

Andrew, The point you imply is a valid one. >>>Low volume and no price movement in a very strong market = no good news coming in the next few days. Now we have gone from predictions of a quick double to "no instant gratification." Hmmmm.<<< Set aside emotions, and what is left? Just the facts. HDIE looks real pokey. When one buys HDIE in April, fully educated in its fundamentals; when there is an excitement about its future; when there is much rumor that seems to further project the fundamentals; when all this is factored in with the basics, and one looks forward to an understandable price and volume increase after nearly six months of this, desire for a pop on news is far, far from being a desire for instant gratification, and it is certainly not the difference between a trader and an investor. Most labels are cheap and easily applied. I am not into infantile instant gratification, nor am I a trader made unhappy, simply because I want some results after six months.....nor am I looking for "cheap shares" by posting this....for heaven's sake!!(this is not meant to pass judgement on "traders." I myself do more short term trading than long term investing) Andrew, what is your outlook for HDIE....sans emotion and your own vested interest? I am still invested, but I have cut my investment considerably....not because I don't like HDIE (I like it a lot) but because I considered myself over-invested in it at this point from my own personal money management perspective.