LL,

As for your first question...

"When will they be at $5 on a steady basis if ever in order to meet minimum requirements?"...

I like today's climb... glad that news was released during trading hours... no gap, and a steady climb today.

Less volitility for day to day trading, perhaps that's why we had the news during the day...

And perhaps we will see a steady climb in the long run which will benefit all.