Or the other side of the coin one could say,

"based on low volume, nobody is selling because they feel a buyout offer is pending."

Either could be correct.

I admitted it was a hope, a dream, wishful thinking etc.

Frankly, I don't give a hoot WHAT causes the PPS to climb dramatically as it did in 1999/2000, as long as it does.

Your opinions are respected none the less.