DryShips Inc (fka DRYS)

[Net-Man]

GE was actually upbeat on the call today. No ORIG shares are currently pledged;DRYS currently owns 59.6% of ORIG; Brazil and Australia dry bulk shipments up 10% in the quarter; Expected to grow further through 2016; The 4 Ice Panamax newbuildings may be cancelled - Chinese shipyard unable to complete; not specific as to issues at yard; This may caus $214mil + 8% interest to be returned by China National; Overall business environment improving;