Would anyone know why there has been such a large number of shares sold and no buying? Is there something we are not aware of?

only encouraging news from cost -no mkt reaction as usual?.

would be good if we could break 44p level.

positive start- spoke to cost and they are looking at dividend payments so hopefully will get some news in 06 also pensions.

need some good results to push through 50p. which is looking good at this stage.

tipped in telegraph for stocks for 2006.

top share- costain

top sector- construction.

good start hope we can start a positive run now?. when are the olympic contracts awarded that could be a further boost for cost?.

some big trades going through at fridays close- next week?. better week.

edging ever closer to 50p, breakout!

let's hope so ellio- look as though update went down ok so far.

still far too low imo.

nice contract win rns out today 400m jv agreement.

Personally, I think they are being held back prior to the interim results, if they declare a divi, rerating could be on the cards if they don't may drift sideways at this level until the next update, in any event 50 p break may signal that the results/content is going to be poisitive.

From another angle how long can Costain continue as an independent surely one of the many UK or international contractors may start to see Costain as a favourable bolt-on, aquisition. Alternatively they may decide to bolt-on a smaller contractor.

When you sit down and analyse Costain they look very attractive on numerous fronts

agree ellio- if they could resolve the pension thing and offer a dividend it would make a more attractive buy for investors.

not the only co with this issue but i think long term others will follow rentokil now coop strategy on alternative arrangements for final salary pension.

forward order book looking encouraging though.

will cost get a slice of the nuclear building pie?- viewed their web and highlighted in company magazine. in a position to decommission old and build new. already active in this sector.

late push for cost, 50p break will be good

i have 48p as resistence i think the reason for it trading slowly. through 50p would confirm a breakout!

we need some buying the spread is geared to try and push through resistence.

major resistance at 50p, just bounces off it every time

i think the resistance was around 48p mark ellio- i think this is just a psychological level in trading terminology. it is getting there!>

yes you're correct, 50p would confirm

50p+ for break out!

hoping