Encana Corporation Message Board

If they use the funds wisely (making their presence known in Canada is positive) the dilution is of little importance.

On the bright side, the yield on the dividend is increasing.

The phase III results were left in a hermetically sealed mayo jar on Funk & Waggles door step.

Gilead has had a very good run and I think it's just folks capturing some profits. This market keeps going higher on relatively low volume. The experts say that's because the big boys are not churning like they used to but holding for longer periods. That may be true but I think many folks are thinking this market is overdue for a correction, at least 5% and maybe more. That would be healthy and some people want cash on hand when that occurs. If it doesn't happen soon, I suspect the old adage, "Sell in May and go away." will hold true.

Apparently they impressed investors at the Cowen conference.

I always enjoy reading your comments. I appreciate your insights and even handed viewpoint.

Volume is pretty low and so is the float. HMST is always going to be volatile with such a small float. Announcing a dividend would probably help unless they need their cash for growth.