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To: jhg_in_kc who wrote (9043)	4/1/1999 1:54:00 PM
From: Ed Forrest	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 41369

I watched it open on Datek streamer and at no time was it bid @153.Sorry.I tried to sell @ 152 and could't access Datek sites until it was too late. Ed

To: jhg_in_kc who wrote (9043)	4/1/1999 1:59:00 PM
From: Jim Croci	Respond to of 41369

This stock is acting as it did about a month ago. Opening nicely then selling off its high by the end of the day. I went on vacation it was 96, came back in 2weeks,and it had hit 130. Hope history repeats itself! Good Luck

To: jhg_in_kc who wrote (9043)	4/1/1999 2:44:00 PM
From: Jacktoad	Respond to of 41369

jhg; nothing apparently out of line with what occurred. probably more sellers than buyers at your limit price. some were earlier in with their orders, or more aggresive. jt

To: jhg_in_kc who wrote (9043)	4/1/1999 2:52:00 PM
From: BomboochaBoy	Respond to of 41369

jhg, consider it a blessing in disguise. Think about the people who sold AOL early this month, more than 60 points ago. I sold a third of my AOL at 87. :-( It should consolidate as it usually does after a sharp ramp, but in the end, there are too many factors in AOL's favor. Follow the smart money and it'll lead you to AOL. Less stress is best. Consider it a blessing in disguise.

To: jhg_in_kc who wrote (9043)	4/1/1999 4:30:00 PM
From: im a survivor	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 41369

What fidelity said is correct. You just didn't get it to stay at your price long enough, although, come to think of it...you may not have gotten the $153, but certainly your order should have been executed at market....at whatever market was. A limit order simply allows a pre-set price to be plugged in. If it hits the pre-set price, your order is converted to a market order and executed at current market price...normally within 1/4 or less of your limit, except in the case of these quick movers. All I can think of is the ask hit 153, but the bid never did, thus your order did not execute.