Consensus earnings estimates are falling fast


OVERALL TECH SECTOR

Oct. 1, 2000        Dec. 4, 2000
 Forecast            Forecast

For 4th quarter, 2000:

   29%                 15%

For year 2001:

   24%                 17%


COMPUTER HARDWARE

Oct. 1, 2000        Dec. 4, 2000
 Forecast            Forecast

For 4th quarter, 2000:

   45%                 19%

For year 2001:

   26%                 22%


COMPUTER SOFTWARE

Oct. 1, 2000        Dec. 4, 2000
 Forecast            Forecast

For 4th quarter, 2000:

   15%                 4%

For year 2001:

   32%                 25%


SEMICONDUCTORS

Oct. 1, 2000        Dec. 4, 2000
 Forecast            Forecast

For 4th quarter, 2000:

   48%                 51%

For year 2001:

   27%                 18%


COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

Oct. 1, 2000        Dec. 4, 2000
 Forecast            Forecast

For 4th quarter, 2000:

   -4%                 -45%

For year 2001:

   45%                   33%


DATA: FIRST CALL CORP.