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To: Jenna who wrote (24091)	2/2/1999 9:14:00 PM
From: kendall harmon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 120523

QWST-who has earnings release date on this one? TIA.

To: Jenna who wrote (24091)	2/2/1999 9:31:00 PM
From: kha vu	Respond to of 120523

PSIX...Jenna's pick for the Internet Play: Internet services provider PSINet Inc. (Nasdaq:PSIX - news) won $4 13/16 to $40 after announcing plans to expand the availability of its InterSky Internet access service into 50 new markets in the U.S. and abroad in 1999. This Intersky Internet access frees user from attaching to the phone jack or the cable modem.... WSJ, 02/02/98, reported that PSIX tested product successfully in Fort Myers and Naples, Fla since April. Here is the news: PSINet To Launch Low-Cost Wireless Internet Service in 50 New Markets Source: Business Wire HERNDON, VA. (Feb. 2) BUSINESS WIRE -Feb. 2, 1999-- PSINet InterSky Provides Businesses with Fast and Affordable Wireless Alternative to Local Loop Internet Access PSINet Inc. (NASDAQ: PSIX), the first and largest independent commercial Internet Service Provider (ISP), today announced plans to expand availability of PSINet(R) InterSky - a business-grade wireless Internet access service. Building on successful deployment in test markets in the United States, PSINet InterSky will be available in selected metropolitan areas in the U.S. and overseas by the end of 1999 utilizing PSINet inside sales experts as well as channel and private-label partners. In the U.S., initial rollout has been completed or planned for Ft. Myers and Naples, FL; Memphis, Nashville and Knoxville, TN; Mobile and Birmingham, AL; Louisville, KY; Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham, NC; as well as Tysons Corner, VA by the end of the second quarter in 1999. Service will be operational in the remaining markets by the end of the year 2000. PSINet InterSky offers an affordable, high-speed alternative to traditional land-based last-mile Internet services, commonly referred to as "local loop connections," offered by telecommunication carriers. PSINet InterSky pricing starts at $395 per month and is ideal for small and medium-sized businesses in secondary metropolitan markets. Customers in these areas typically have individual on-line service accounts operating at speeds of 28.8 Kbps or local area network (LAN) ISDN services operating up to 128 kilobits per second (Kbps). PSINet InterSky, which offers a dedicated high-speed wireless Internet solution utilizing Airdata WIMAN digital microwave technology in the unlicensed 2.4 gigahertz (GHz) spread spectrum band, was originally developed for military communications. Speeds are currently available up to 128 Kbps with faster capabilities expected up to 512 Kbps in 1999 and up to 2 megabits per second (Mbps) in 2000 - the latter being fifteen times faster than currently available ISDN services. PSINet InterSky customers will receive comprehensive quality of service (QoS) agreements. In addition, capabilities that provide advanced security, privacy, and other PSINet applications such as Internet voice are also being certified in PSINet's laboratories. PSINet InterSky is a unique service in that the technology is a "point to multipoint" system capable of delivering wireless Internet services to thousands of businesses in each service area. Furthermore, PSINet InterSky is not just a modem, but a wireless connection for an entire office LAN. Connections are delivered using a cellular-type infrastructure similar to wireless voice networks. PSINet InterSky services are then linked directly into PSINet's international Internet backbone providing customers with the same network engineering, monitoring services, and service level agreements (SLAs) offered to other PSINet connectivity customers. "PSINet's commercial customers demand the highest quality and reliability from their Internet services," said Richard Frizalone, vice president of wireless Internet services for PSINet Inc. "The need for alternative local loop capacity is well documented and InterSky provides a unique business-grade solution particularly for metropolitan areas that are not considered first-tier markets." These locales have typically been overlooked because of the costs associated with delivering land-based local loop Internet services. Based on primary research gathered using various sources including Dunn & Bradstreet Marketplace and U.S. Census Bureau statistics, the potential market for PSINet InterSky includes nearly 200,000 businesses - just in the U.S. PSINet InterSky customers are expected be able to obtain business-grade Internet access in days rather than months. "The focused geographic coverage of the service allows PSINet to enter into new markets in untapped regions utilizing internal or channel sales forces that bring us closer to the customer," said Harold S. (Pete) Wills, president and chief operating officer for PSINet Inc. "PSINet InterSky continues PSINet's strong growth with technology that is fast, affordably priced, easy to install and manage, and able to be integrated with a wide array of general Internet and PSINet-developed business applications," Wills added. Headquartered in Herndon, VA, PSINet is a global facilities-based Internet data communications carrier focused on the business marketplace. PSINet offers a broad set of high-speed corporate LAN/WAN connectivity services supporting managed security and guaranteed Internet, intranet, electronic commerce, Web hosting services, and services for other carriers and ISPs. PSINet operates an international state-of-the-art frame relay and ATM-based, IP-optimized network consisting of more than 500 points of presence (POPs) around the world serving primary markets in Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, the United States, and the United Kingdom. PSINet information can be obtained by e-mail at info@psi.com, by accessing the Web site at psinet.com or by calling toll free 1-800-799-0675. Certain of the statements made in this release are forward-looking statements that are subject to material risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially, as a result of a variety of factors, including competitive developments, risks associated with the Company's growth, the development of the Internet market, regulatory risks and other risks which are discussed in the Company's fillings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. -0- flb/ny* CONTACT: PSINet, Herndon Media Contact: Michael P. Binko 703/904-4285

To: Jenna who wrote (24091)	2/2/1999 9:32:00 PM
From: Jenna	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 120523

There is plenty to learn in watching the results of the 6 earnings plays in my preceding post: With enough experience, and checking historical reactions of stocks after their own earnings reports you can get a better feel for what to expect from each company. Rule of thumb however, should be not to hold through earnings unless maximum criteria are met: 1)stock closes at high end of its trading range, 2)very high volume, 3)stock is not severely overbought (CSCO, BOBJY), preferrably it is not closer than 4) 10% to its 52 week high.. this can be waived if important resistance has recently been pierced. But you'll find you won't even want to hold through earnings since you can geta 5-25% or more profit before earnings come out. If you check MMCN and MYSW you will see that. Remember you never know if in the stocks report there is not a statement about future prospects or any further problems that might be lurking like an audit or some kind of irregularity with the accounting. Don't necessarily expect the worst but be prepared for it. and I would never hold a large tech stock like DELL, IBM, CSCO through earnings when you can enjoy and 10 point run up before earnings. And of course you'll know that after the hullabaloo dies down here is a stock that will provide more gains after the initial buying/selling pressure wears off.

To: Jenna who wrote (24091)	2/2/1999 9:46:00 PM
From: Jenna	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 120523

On the thread's agenda for February. 1) We check those fabulous internets like INDI,UBET and DCTI and look for more 'gems' among the rubble. We DO NOT hold these overlong but get out with decent profits. 3) We keep the thread free from hype, but accept tips with good information behind it. 4) We keep our picks at a minimum so as not to confuse. I would probably actively post no more than 5-7 picks a week with 1 or 2 of my alternate earnings plays daily as they come into range. If you are properly focused with good stock selection skills you can have minimum picks with maximum hits. 5)We put the better earnings plays from January into our databases, we'll bring you these stocks as their technical patterns indicate they are ready for more upward movement. For example, I'm currently waiting for stocks like RFMD, BVSN, POWI,GNSSF,BRYO,USWB, AWRE,SCUR and a group like that to finish a well deserved retreat for possible further action. 6) we keep our discussion of the 'numbered' stocks for subscribers at a minimum. Luckily it doesn't take many intraday updates to keep our subscribers well-informed while not alienating the rest of the thread. With 5,800 people coming to our thread every day and about 20,000 a month we have a responsibility to keep it as professional, hype-free and not off topic.. basically no change from before. Remember that according to statistics 80% of anyone interested in investing/trading reach Silicon Investor at one time or another, making one of the top 10 sites on financial topics on the internet in the world.