SLOman: At the risk of talking out of turn, I have a niggling suspicion that some of the quieter-than-usual folks might be girding up for the possibility, should it come, of buying under $0.10. As a general rule, any prospective team that sits at a negotiating table this long isn't likely to quit it without a deal.
These are only my opinions and sentiments, not an endorsement to buy or sell anything. Buying stocks is risky; you could lose all of your investment. Always do your DD.
Buying gold won't save your soul, but it could save your skin one day.