I know its not the only criteria but with no negative comments from the company and twice as many shares bought as sold why has the share price dropped 2 points today. I would obviously could not be employed as a market maker! What does he know that we dont?

Price has been edging up these last few days. Interims due to be announced tomorrow. Expected to be good.

The Standard & Poor's 500 Index rose, led by retail stocks after companies such as Gap Inc. reported better-than-expected August sales and Best Buy Inc. said quarterly profit exceeded analysts' expectations.

Should be good for NSB's American business prospects.