!!! UUUH I'VE been doing my part recently supporting the stock,not a problem getting what I want at my price either. I like what I see coming down the pipeline.
on the big board they (specialists) buy on down ticks (i.e buy low). their job is to maintain an "orderly mkt." when a stock is under pressure not "protect share price integrity". a companies revs., earnings, and business prospects do that. btw, if u think the spread is too wide feel free to jump in. MMs have to reflect the best bid and offer.