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Technology Stocks : How high will Microsoft fly? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Sir Francis Drake who wrote (22333)	5/7/1999 3:03:00 PM
From: taxman	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 74651

"Unbelievable" isn't this one point move normal? what is a 'sell program' as opposed to someone selling? how do you know how large or small smart or dumb the investors are or if they are buying or selling? why won't stock fluctuate? why is all this good? didn't individuals know about microsoft before today? what turmoil do you expect? regards

To: Sir Francis Drake who wrote (22333)	5/7/1999 3:05:00 PM
From: RTev	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 74651

And here's an indication that your excellent analyses of Microsoft's stock performance are in line with Microsoft's own view. The company is changing its compensation plan in a way that seems to recognize that their employee stock option plan -- while still important -- is no longer enough to attract and keep the best talent: Microsoft Throws Cash at Tech Talent thestandard.com Starting with this summer's employment reviews, Microsoft will increase base-salary levels and create more chances for promotion. ... ... But the famous stock that spawned a legion of Microsoft millionaires isn't going away. In fact, the company intends to hand out even more options. This will help. But there's no way Microsoft can compete -- at least in the short term -- with Internet rivals that regularly log 1,000 percent gains in stock prices. It's not mentioned in the article, but Microsoft hired Gallup recently to do an extensive survey of both current and former employees. The survey, which probably helped them set these new policies, dealt with compensation and other factors like the review process and promotions.