Alan Ackerman
Alan Ackerman
extreme position rotation signifies
I don't think it signifies very much. We're still in a position of extreme rotation in the markets.
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It's not necessarily a sign of good things to come. But it's a rally from a deeply oversold condition so it raises hopes that there may be some follow through, ... We're not yet in the midst of rally that shows signs it is sustainable.
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It's OK to buy on the dips but it's not OK to commit much money at this time, but we are seeing signs of stability.
economy feeling good market plenty selling senses signs skeptics starting
I think the market senses something good going on. On the one hand, the feeling is that the economy is starting to show signs of improvement. But there are plenty of skeptics around who say that feeling may be a little premature, and they are selling on strength,
believe economy seems shaking signs
There seems to be those who believe that there are more and more signs that the economy is shaking off its slump,
blue economy investors moment safety showing signs
For the moment it's a blue-chip gain, ... The economy is showing signs of improving, but techs are still lagging. So there's more safety for investors in blue chips.
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The public is in a semi-shocked state and cash remains on the sidelines on Wall Street despite everything being on sale, ... The main downside pressure seems to be continued earnings disappointments in the tech sector and we had downgrades today that were troublesome.
quite sands strength taken took weakness
The sands have shifted, ... Wachovia's weakness took the strength out of the financials and Qualcomm has taken quite a hit.
bargain encouraged hunters livable
It was a livable number, ... It encouraged some bargain hunters to go to work.
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Enron's quick collapse touched off more aggressiveness by regulators and prompted them to dig more deeply into executive dealings.
earnings hanging hats investors next optimism
Earnings, by and large, are what investors are hanging their hats on, ... Some earnings improvements have prompted some optimism, but we'll know more about that next week.
appears completing market starting week
Essentially we're just completing a week where there appears to be some market stabilization starting to surface,
filled halt might orderly rather trading
Even if a trading halt were put in, it might be 'something to do about nothing,' ... This is an orderly drop, rather than one filled with panic.
ahead cash doubt market moving players selling taking weekend
There's so much doubt out there ahead of this three-day weekend that many players are just selling into the market -- taking their cash and moving to the sidelines,