of course its not a tdc phenomenon.

'buy the rumor, sell the news' affects every stock.

i would say juniors have tanked irrespective of news or rumors, which is unfortunate as i'm in a hurry to retire.

and on that note, i do hope tdc isn't one of the first ones to be consolidated, if there is a consolidation phase. i'd rather some attention be drawn to the sector first, and then premiums be attached to elevated prices. or at least fair market prices.