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?

its about time this stock got the attention it deserves. impressive results and growth looks encouraging. pick of the sector for me atm!.

If it goes to 70p it may well carry on to 100p+, thats wishfull thinking of course, however, you could say that on an eps of 8-9 for 2006 and a re-rating to 10-12x, bingo 100p+

In other words cost has plenty of upside imo and if the the divi is restored soon, well lots of buying!!

keep the faith L

agree 100p has to be a long term target- thats if they have not received a bid by then?-

Limited press coverage L, was just looking at similar companys in Costains sector and Carillion who are a slightly larger Costain, in some respects, are rated at 15x, so 100p puts Cost on a par with their peers imo, could be absorbed by Carillion!!! at a premium.

Gut feeling, Cost will be taken out at 135p!!

i'd settle for that!.

some decent buys this am- ratio 3 to 1 in favour of buyers. so far!.

Price is being held back!! expect some movement later, 60p breakout L, heading to 70P!!

still being held!?- positive day on the buying front about 730k v 200k!.

held back AGAIN - 1.8m buys v 98k sells. still frustrating.

They will need to find some sellers soon, presumably they were them at 56.5p, we shall see, it'll take a while I'm sure to get to 70p! it's coming though.

Looks like we have a new level! 55p solid from here

Patience my boy!

LIZ, YOU GONE ON YOUR HOLIDAYS!

ellio, sold stake in cost - want to take more risk. but think this is a decent stock with encouraging med /long term potential. i like the look of goo and have increased holding!.

Somebody took a few today with a buy of 550k
Slowly but surely up to 75p by next results I suspect

Peter

Think we'll see it sooner than tht Pj!!

My bet is a break of 60p soon, before working to 70p by May, now there's optimism, if we get a big contact announcement along the way or some news, 75p easy, 2-3 months max

Pj, am expecting 100p+ for cost.

tapping on the 60p door.

tapping on the 60p door.

there are plenty of more clever peeps than i who frequent this site, who may (dis)agree with me, but from what i can see, this company looks to be well undervalued ..... though i am sure it will not provide the fireworks of some of the commodity stocks, i have been more than happy to top up my holding just now.

my recommendation assuredly will not meet the approval of some who have the patience and brains to research in depth, but would be more than happy to hear more

Costain is solid!! great value long-term, as you say steady as she goes don't expect the fireworks, I have a new short term target of 65p, 3-6 months