I think the conclusion of the convention brought a big sigh of relief. Rhetoric wasn't as bad as it could have been, and there was no terrorist attack, when the FBI and others had warned that was a possibility. |
I think the market had been pretty weak, and then we saw a little bargain hunting Monday, ... But those same people hunting for bargains yesterday got a little spooked today when they saw the AMD warning and the Alcoa miss. |
I think the market had been pretty weak, and then we saw a little bargain hunting Monday. But those same people hunting for bargains yesterday got a little spooked today when they saw the AMD warning and the Alcoa miss. |
I think the market is getting ready for a little trading buy, |
I think the market is trying to make up its mind, |
I think the oil prices (being) off helps. |
I think we have gotten ourselves into a classic year-end speculative mentality. I really think the market has gotten ahead of itself. People really started buying on hope. I don't rule out some year-end euphoria, but I don't think the market has a lot more upside to it. |
I think we'll see an end-of-month advance next week. |
I thought [Powell] did a great job. It was a constructive speech. The key question on everyone's mind is, 'What now?' We'll have to see how the delegates react. |
I'd have liked to have seen us a bit higher, but I'm pleased that the market is at least not falling apart today. I think a lot of people are waiting to hear from Greenspan. |
I'm actually encouraged the market isn't down more than it is. We've been seeing a lot of rotation, but we also saw some money being put to work last week. |
I'm just starting to get this bad feeling again. History may not repeat itself this time. |
I'm not sure what's holding investors back, but I'm not anxious. January was a pretty typical month and I think it's only a matter of time before markets do better. I'm just not sure what the catalyst will be. |
I'm very encouraged. We were supposed to have this lousy week, but instead we are closing near the highs, despite higher oil. |
If nothing happens, we'll be back on Friday, and if something does happens, my guess is the markets won't even open on Friday because it would be stupid to do so. |