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To: Sun Tzu who wrote (28433)2/18/1999 5:53:00 PM
From: Taby  Respond to of 70976
 
I think the main reason AMAT is below 70 is Options Expirations. I would expect the stock to do better starting Monday.



To: Sun Tzu who wrote (28433)2/18/1999 6:55:00 PM
From: Judy  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 70976
 
Sun,

Re: "I don't put much weight on Lehman's report. Semies are not their thing and I don't trust analysts who think they can predict into 2002 and beyond."

You are correct and wise. But the herd provides the momentum. Investors will gauge the long-term fundamentals and traders will go with the trend and not ask why.