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?

I HOPE WE GET A DECENT RUN UP TO RESULTS?.- i think it was mentioned that second half figures should be much improved as contracts were geared from this time.

hope so, 48p is painfull

The year has seen significant contract wins especially in water and roads. In
water, where Costain has a market-leading position, a number of the five year
framework water contracts have the option of being extended by a further five
years. As at 31 December 2005, the Group had a record forward order book of
1.9bn.

Amec or others may come-in for Costain, they would be easily absorbed by many of the international contractors, similar could be said of others of course, but Costain should be nearer 60p imo, hopefully the results will agree, we shall see and hope!

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ellio- we need something to put life into this bugger!. i see the potential there but obviously the mkt doesn't at this stage. results need to be encouraging.

I'm hope they are good as there is major resistance at 48p, makes me want to pull out! but am hoping it's being held for a reason?

i'm riding the storm until results if not positive will move on.

if they announce a divi, it'll motor, possibly 80p in short term, hoping for 65p near/after results, there's optimism for ya

looks positive actually, tested 46p twice, good support, may push on from here?

lets hope so ellio- very tight range here!.traded 50p in recent run. i suppose we have res at 48p and 50p is an important psychological level in trading. may need some news to break key levels.

agreed, bounced nicely again though to 48'ish, when are results due, march?

i had an email from clive franks costain announcement to preliminary results wed 15th march.

ok, good day today, the way it bounced off 46 was very bullish imo.

showed a bit of strength considering more sells than buys. still need to get buyers back but await results.

a bit of strength slowly coming in can we break 50p -results not far off!.

Its going to try 50p again!!!!

am convinced swift rise to 60 if we break 50

hope so!- are we the only holders of costain on this thread ellio?. results could lead the way if positive.

now can we hold 50p second time around?- nice build up to hopefully positive results would be good!.i

Well we got a break, not quite there yet really but looking much better.

I think we are currently the only followers, which isn't surprising considering the excellent opportunities elsewhere, however, I don't like to have all my eggs in one basket and am probably a bit heavy on mining and oil stocks at the moment so Cost is a bit of welcome distraction! still I believe if they restore divi, cost is an excellent long term hold. Also mowlem has been taken out, so could cost!