Agreed Skunks...considering the fact Frank has been outspoken with regard to his dislike for daytraders and the manipulation of his companies stock, plus the fact that Frank has surrounded himself with quality people and organizations, I highly doubt as you suggest, Frank solicited or paid for anything from Ludlow. No doubt Ludlow furnished a recommendation which benifits them (with the help of paid posters)as this activity happens all the time with all stocks.