To: vampire who wrote (56670 ) 2/18/1999 1:01:00 PM From: jopawa Read Replies (4) | Respond to of 119973
PWJ rumors: PWJ takeover target at www.stockrumors.com www.stockrumors.com stockrumor@aol.com Februrary 17, 1999 Buzz and Bits RUMOR UPDATE The Street was very quiet on Tuesday awaiting DELL - DELL COMPUTER CORP's report after the close. The only very vague rumor circulting was that RLR - RELIASTAR FINANCIAL was rumored to be making a major announcement. This Wednesday morning we awake once again to the latest in the internet saga, as takeover rumors continue. The latest of Internet rumors to hit the News Services is AOL - AMERICA ONLINE INC, which is rumored to be taking a stake in EBAY - EBAY INC. We did not report this specific rumor but, the general feeling on The Street from Hedge Fund Managers to Traders is basically that, this is no surprise, considering that a large flurry of consolidation in the internet sector has been predicted by everyone. Although it is quiet the rumors have started early this morning and we have a couple to report in the NEW RUMORS section and BUZZ and BITS. February 17, 1999 New Rumors PWJ - PAINEWEBBER GROUP INC $ 34 5/16 - Traders are rumored to be heavily accumulating the shares as takeover rumors circulate. Dresdner Bank is rumored as a possible suitor. RLR - RELIASTAR FINANCIAL $ 41 1/8 - vague rumors of a major announcement comming soon February 17, 1999 Options Alert SNS - SUNDSTRAND CORP - heavy call activity, takeover rumors TA - TRANSAMERICA CORP - heavy call activity, rumors of a major announcement BD - BUDGET GROUP INC - heavy call activity, takeover rumors continue UK - UNION CARBIDE CORP - heavy call activity, rumors of a major announcement Disclaimer Stockrumors.com is a rumor news information service for investors/traders and is not a recommendation to buy or sell securities, nor an offer to buy or sell securities. The publishers of Stockrumors.com are not brokers and are not acting in any way to influence the purchase of any security. The information provided is obtained from sources on The Street but is not guaranteed as to accuracy or completeness. It is possible at this or some subsequent date, the publishers of Stockrumors.com may own, buy or sell securities presented. Stockrumors.com, or its publishers, are not liable for any losses or damages, monetary or otherwise, that result from the content of Stockrumors.com. The publishers of Stockrumors.com recommend that anyone trading securities should do so with caution and consult with a broker before doing so. Past Stockrumors.com performance may not be indicative of future performance. Securities presented in Stockrumors.com should be considered speculative with a high degree of volatility and risk. © Copyright 1997-1999, Stockrumors.com, All Rights Reserved.