That's the problem with hype. No hype, just a takeover and our stock price would be (is) at the same place as with no hype. But at least we have a board that is keenly aware of not pissing money away and a new direction pointed to unloading this investment to stronger hands (BP).
Adding more here. Looking for a close that prints a high volume 'reversal bar' today. There would be no better signal for shorty to cover. Besides, we are on the heels of a gap fill and the third of 3 down days. Naked positions must be covered within that time period to avoid the SEC.