Stone cold and right out of it

Red chip Stone Electronic Technology continues to irritate analysts, fund managers and journalists alike with its if-anyone-asks-a-question-HIDE approach to corporate communication.

Yesterday found reporters threatening higher ups with a boycott.

The occasion was Stone's annual meeting, and hacks had seized the rare opportunity to corner elusive top dogs.

After 45 minutes of waiting on the doorstep, a message was sent out to the press gang.

No-one was going to speak with them.

Why not, asked the hacks.