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Technology Stocks : VALENCE TECHNOLOGY (VLNC) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Zeev Hed who wrote (9159)	3/12/1999 3:02:00 PM
From: Rich Wolf	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 27311

Retest of 5's? No, if we are approaching POs, then every week that goes by brings us closer to, not farther away from, a material event. It would take a clear negative event to move the stock down that much, not the mere absence of POs 'yet.' You could say the large bid (11,000) is extremely bullish. It indicates that some players are willing to buy any and all shares without dropping the bid measurably. Certainly the low volume is bullish in that there is not heavy shorting or selling taking place. Any significant move would require 6-800,000 shares/day in volume to confirm it either way. Currently, the price just drifts, awaiting news. If Valence can keep a tight lid on information flow, the ramp in price prior to any public announcement may be measured in days, not weeks. We could continue drifting until mid-April, without testing measurably lower, regardless of the overall market. VLNC has usually traded independently of overall conditions, except in the most extreme selloffs. So why no 'urgent buying?' Most who know of and are interested in this 'story stock' have had ample time to stake their positions. Others prefer to wait for the signal that POs have occurred. To each his own. It's been noted that Spring Comdex is April 19-22 in Chicago. It may be that OEMs are holding back new product releases until then. Or, Mr. Murphy is holding up their incorporation of the batteries in new products. Licensing revenue from the new patent could also appear, irrespective of the situation with respect to POs.

To: Zeev Hed who wrote (9159)	3/12/1999 3:45:00 PM
From: John Curtis	Respond to of 27311

Given what I see it's time for a reposting of Message boards Guidelines used by shorters: 1. Be anonymous, of course. 2. Use 10% fact and 90% suggestion in one's posts. Facts give credibility, while suggestion does the "sell". 3. Let others "help" you learn about a stock thereby developing rapport and a support base. 4. Use multiple handles, but develop a unique style for each. 5. Use multiple ISPs. 6. Start each new handle slowly to build acceptance. 7. Occasionally, use two handles to "discuss" an issue. 8. Do not show all your cards at once when slamming a stock. It's a war - it's ok to lose a battle as long as you save enough ammo to win the war. 9. Know your enemies - they will end up being your best weapons. 10.Only slam until the tide starts to turn. Let doubt carry the stock back with the tide. 11.Maintain an appearance of being open minded but a slant in either direction is acceptable. 12.Don't appear meek. No one follows the meek. 13.Strike just as your opponent starts to gather momentum but not before or you lose your sting. 14.Don't worry if people peg you for a slammer. The doubt will remain and that's what you are after. 15.If pegged, put up a brief fight, then let them feel they've won. This puts their guard down within a few days and your other handles can take over from there. 16.When slamming a stock, the intent is to minimize its rise, not to create an instant plunge. 17.To slam a stock requires you only to kill the dream not the company. 18.Use questions to invoke critical thinking and use statements to reinforce. 19.You can be liberal in your questions but be specific and precise in your statements. 20.Don't lie. 21.When slamming, encourage research beyond calling the company.You know people are far too lazy and it's only doubt you are after, not confirmation. 22.When slamming, discourage people from taking the company's word - encourage them to seek outside proof. If the company's history is bad, point them there. 23.When slamming, refer to missed deadlines and weak financials. 24.When slamming, if the price rises, blame it on a temporary mass reaction to a press release rather than real interest in the stock. Point out low volume and emphasize the selling. 25.Pretend to share the same concerns by learning what they want to hear. 26.And above all else, be unpredictable. ------- Anybody recognize these tactics? ;-) John~