Famous Quotes & Sayings

This will show the labor market remains in good shape, despite several months of disappointing figures. The surge in mining exports from the favorable global environment is flowing through the economy.

There have been no negative incidents despite the stress commuters are going through.

We are very pleased to report a strong earnings performance despite dramatic destruction from Mother Nature.

We had outstanding financial results despite some difficult prior year comparisons.

We have fared well despite the significant losses in Gulf production.

The latter is a potential threat, despite the fact that it represents a developed-world obsession being foisted on to the developing world,

The market is seeing a dream run. The runaway rally is not showing any signs of fatigue despite forecasts of corrections at these sharply higher levels.

So despite the indicator today, the report for February might not be quite as strong as this is suggesting.

At the same time, many retailers and the automakers have had good June numbers, despite the rise in oil prices (over the last month), ... Overall, there's some relief right now that the economy is indeed strong, but not overheating.

As you're developing, all sorts of things come at you, like diseases and injury. If you're able to develop symmetry despite all of that, then that would indicate to others that you have what it takes to make a go of it in that environment.

Despite the stock's strong performance in recent months, we are reiterating our outperform rating and are raising our price target from 660,000 won ($ 673.43) to 770,000 won.

Despite the sound of 40,000 gallons, not a whole lot of stuff was released here through that hole.

John Engler

Despite these hurdles, manufacturers in the U.S. and their employees are doing remarkable work.

Despite the rise, there was consolidation and profit-taking after an eight-day surge.

Alan Greenspan

Despite the rise in oil prices through mid-August, inflation and inflation expectations have eased in recent months,

Despite the rise in oil prices, some of the oil stocks haven't done so well,

Robert Gottlieb

Despite the rigid classicism of the famous Paris Opera school and company, the French have done more than their share to unmoor la Danse from its traditions and standards.

Despite the recent pickup, total investment spending in the economy is still lower than the level of 2001 and, as a share of GDP...below the 1997-2000 average.

Despite the rankings, they're still the champs until someone proves otherwise.

William Daley

Despite the progress we have seen over the last week, we still do not have the 218 votes yet to win it, ... In the end, I am optimistic we will pull it out.

Despite the moderation in refinery utilization...last week, gasoline inventories rose a whopping 4.3 million barrels.

Despite the moderation in refinery utilization ... last week, gasoline inventories rose a whopping 4.3 million barrels.

Javier Solana

Despite the many difficulties that lie ahead, the elections mark progress towards a transition to a democratic, free and peaceful Iraq.

Despite the losses here the latter part of the season, we have had a good season. There is a lot to be thankful for.

Despite the loosening of the labor markets, income gains remain sufficient to support spending at a moderate pace.

G. H. Hardy

Despite the lack of manpower on the job, they feel that they've made some significant efforts in terms of working overtime and weekends to recover the schedule.

Adam Kennedy

Despite their record, they make it tough on you. Everybody in this league comes to play, especially now. They understand the stakes for us, so they're not laying down.

Despite the firmness of the statement by the North Korean Foreign Ministry, ... Russia still hopes for the soonest possible resumption of the six-nation negotiations and compromises in settling problems with due consideration of the interests of all sides.

Despite the fact that when Scott went to school he did very well, there is a big difference between being a teller and being a manager.

Despite the fact that we struggled so much, I thought we hung in there with our effort. I wasn't disappointed in our effort, but I was very disappointed in our execution.

Despite the fact that we had a lot of consumption, it seems to be driven by consumption of imported goods. That also sets stage for weaker growth going forward.

Despite the fact that a large number of oil installations were saved, we are still experiencing oil shortages,

Despite the exceptional efforts of a number of talented publishers and editors, the publishing formula for a monthly, general interest magazine was just not sustainable,