Before I go to other matters,Money is lost in the markets under several situations. I will not now cover them all, but first and foremost is when the seller sells below their original buy price (commission not considered), and less often, when a stock is Delisted and never to return. Then there are the fancy dancing situations of 'Short Selling' and all the Options and Derivatives thingies, etc.. I ma not any kind of expert but the TXS has had periods when it made its own way in Market life. However, it sure appears that the 'Fear' gripping many these days with respect to the SIV's situation and consequent ramifications for easy credit and easy money are having considerable effect. This is in part due to some not keeping in mind the real situation in the Resource Sectors. Apparently there is no shortage of financing available for leveraged buyouts of valued Resource Based Companies of EVERY Size. More individuals here may realize this, but those NOT up on this Sector are caught up in some durable Turmoil. That is affecting Noronts SP and will likely continue doing so until Noront gets partnered with a BIG Major Mining Company or similar. That means that even with excellent News the share price will be subject to manipulation, playing on individuals' fears. That means now and in the near future even at higher prices... Old Joe PS: Time to do other things for a while.