"If the early message about the 1.5 million cross trade is accurate, and the individual or company behind that trade wanted to make it public to stir up the pot, then I fear the possibility that we are being manipulated."

I'd say we are definitely being manipulated....and if it's to get the sp up I'm fine with that. I would also suggest that that manipulation is intended to last for more than just Friday. I expect the sp needs to go up further or what was the point? If anyone is to make money from it, it will definitely need to go higher and that is good for all as I see it, as long as people know what to do with it.

"I am also cautious to remember that 3 million shares represents approximately 1.3% of the outstanding 226 million shares. A good number of shares to be sure, but hardly statistically significant."

Good point, so we'll watch and see if it becomes more statistically significant in the following days. Good luck to everybody. We wait to see.