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

To: RTev who wrote (23073)	5/21/1999 2:24:00 PM
From: Teflon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 74651

This sure beats the alternative. eom. Teflon

To: RTev who wrote (23073)	5/21/1999 2:25:00 PM
From: t2	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 74651

Just heard on CNBC that NYSE chairman will hold a press conference to possibly announce a major addition to the NYSE from the Nasdaq. CNBC mentioned (i think it was Chernoff) that he normally would not be there in person unless it was a major addition. Cisco, Intel, Worldcom, Dell or could it be.....Microsoft. My guess is Intel if such an announcement is made on Monday. It sure would be nice if we saw Microsoft move over to the NYSE and later get added to the Dow---this would help give the stock a boost and further improve its "political" influence. It would get into the Dow index funds, become a best friend to more and more Americans who invest in index funds (Dow and S and P). In addition, it may provide a support to the stock during the next phase of the trial. Anybody hear any rumors?

To: RTev who wrote (23073)	5/21/1999 2:29:00 PM
From: djia101362	Respond to of 74651

i can understand msft hedging their bets with all of these different investments but i still believe the core business of msft will be computer operating systems, now and well into the future. the computer is the workhorse for corporate america as well a personal productivity tool for many americans. the physical limitations of how small you can make a device before it begins impeding personal productivity will keep the hand held device market as a somewhat niche market. that is why i believe msft is so reluctant to make any concessions with regard to windows in the doj case. gates and co know that 10 years from now windows 2010 will still be the cash cow that propels msft and allows it make these types of "hedging" bets on other technology areas. remember folks, it's never too late to buy msft!!