martinibuster - 3:09 am on Apr 30, 2003 (gmt 0)

Leaving personal anecdotes aside, analysts seem happy with LS. It's stock has remained steady. The feeling is that LS will continue it's cozy relations with MSN.

In light of recent developments with Overture and Ink, LookSmart's position and stability have only grown stronger. This is important because 68% of LS revenue comes from MSN.

Overture stocks have been in a freefall from $16 to $10 a share because, among many many things, the perception that Google is running away with their ball.

At the moment, if anybody is facing a dark future it's Overture.