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Politics : Ask Michael Burke -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Mike M2 who wrote (50612)	3/8/1999 2:08:00 PM
From: Cynic 2005	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 132070

You are blowing trumpets at a born deaf. Don't waste you energy. -g-

To: Mike M2 who wrote (50612)	3/8/1999 2:19:00 PM
From: Alohal	Respond to of 132070

Thanks Mike, I'll check it out. I had read the Forbes piece, which is what triggered my concerns, which have grown, not alarmingly, but worthy of some attention. Thanks again for the reasoned approach.

To: Mike M2 who wrote (50612)	3/8/1999 2:27:00 PM
From: Timothy Liu	Respond to of 132070

I do not buy the author's argument that MSFT earning would be negative after considering the option cost. My opinion is it is more like a dilusive effect on the stock than a cost to the company. Assume a steady growth of earning of 30% and a dilusive effect of 5% a year (more outstanding shares due to option), you would expect the stock to appreciate 25% a year. I do not have a problem with that. A consideration in valuation of the stock yes but not significant in impacting the profitability of a company. Tim JMHO