Our view on the economy for 2006 has not changed, particularly based on apparent strength in the manufacturing sector. We are taking steps to adjust our cost base as necessary and address specific customer situations. |
Our whole private equity business has been aimed at what I would call a real economy -- businesses that are pretty stable, having good cash flows and businesses that are not buffeted by changes in economic conditions. |
Out of economic necessity or as a result of lifestyle choices, an increasing portion of Japanese women are actively participating in the workforce and becoming a very important source of income and consumption growth. |
Over four days of competition, it's going to narrow the field dramatically. You might see more tournaments like we had last year, where a couple of guys break away and it's kind of two tournaments within a tournament. |
Over the next year, markets will be higher, but in November and December we may be in something of a trading range. Markets have already incorporated the improved earnings, and to an extent, the economic improvements. |
Over the past few weeks, financial markets have been gearing up for greater growth in the economy, which ultimately leads to higher inflation rates. As a result, mortgage rates increased for the second time this week. |
Overall, I was pleased with our performance. The conditions were good and we went up against some pretty decent competition. Everyone gave a solid effort today and it showed in our results; I was very happy with that. |
Ozzie and I are good friends, and whoever is playing better is going to play, ... But there's no question, it's a great opportunity for me to have a legitimate shot at being a No. 1 goaltender here for the first time. |
Paradoxically, the price strength of the past couple of days makes a production cut ... less likely, ... If OPEC does cut production it will be reacting to perceived weakness in market fundamentals later on this year. |
Parents seek to raise their children to be self-sufficient adults. If children can vote, drive, order a drink and go to war, why do parents feel obligated to carry the full financial burden of their college education? |
Pastures and winter grains are benefiting from recent soil moisture improvements on the northern and central Plains, but windy, dusty, dry conditions are causing renewed crop deterioration on the southern High Plains. |
Patrick shares are going to be up near A$8 because that is what the market was looking for before it was blocked. When it got shot down by the regulator everyone was disappointed, but upwards of A$8 is what is needed. |
Pennsylvania has the third-highest rate of structurally deficient bridges in the nation. This is behind only Rhode Island and Oklahoma. Pennsylvania has 25 percent of their bridges in structurally deficient condition. |
People are looking to replace their firewall, or add in-line antivirus, or are looking to add intrusion prevention systems. They typically deploy with one or two services activated, and slowly migrate to new features. |
People are not as rational as we would like them to be. I'm happy we got these results, because I believe this is evidence that economists should take into consideration when we write investing models for individuals. |