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Technology Stocks : Qwest Communications (Q) (formerly QWST) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Moose who wrote (3677)	5/6/1999 11:29:00 AM
From: Alejandro	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 6846

I don't think dilution means anything yet to QWST. We are still building and have a great future. When it matures and earnings keep coming etc, then dilution would be a problem in my opinion. They still have to get something for the last mile and to expand the network globally. ac

To: Moose who wrote (3677)	5/6/1999 2:45:00 PM
From: PDL	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 6846

Moose: I wouldn't view this authorization increasing the number of shares negatively. First, it is necessary if there is going to be a stock split (good psychologically for most investors). Second, if the company wisely uses additional shares to make strategic acquisitions or joint ventures, that should be a positive. This authorization is merely an administrative requirement to support future plans/opportunities or circumstances. IMHO, we shouldn't jump to any negative conclusions regarding this. -- Pete