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The outlook is bit of a surprise given the tepid guidance from Dell.

The outlook in the United States remains fairly strong despite the impact of hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma and rising fuel costs on consumer confidence. Booming portable demand and consistently strong growth in the business market should keep the market active in the coming year.

The outlook in the UK is promising, particularly if there is an uplift in the housing market.

The outlook improved when the debate in the Senate was moved up.

The outlook for the year remains unchanged, which means that the group should achieve an improvement in operating income,

The outlook for the U.S. automotive industry remains favorable -- consumer confidence continues to be high while unemployment and inflation remain low,

The outlook for the semiconductor industry this year remains positive and demand for memory chips will be sustained.

The outlook for the semiconductor industry remains robust. For the first quarter of 2006, we expect sequential change in the total market will be in the range of plus or minus 1%.

The outlook for the semiconductor industry remains robust.

The outlook for the second half is shakier -- but we do not see any sign of recession here.

The outlook for the remaining quarters of the year is quite clear and the momentum will be continued. Generating such cash flows will help the company in its plans to make its refinery the world's largest.

The outlook for the remainder of the year is positive.

The outlook for the New Zealand economy points to relative weakness.

The outlook for them this year is the best it's been in about the last three years.

The outlook for the Mexican economy is now certainly worse than initially expected. The fact that they are easing is not a bullish sign for the market.

The outlook for the markets is pretty tricky. The Fed is nearly finished with its interest-rate hikes, but it's not there yet.

The outlook for the group remains strong although the retail market is expected to remain highly competitive as consumer spending continues to be tighter this year,

The outlook for the group is very positive and the company remains committed and focussed on delivering superior shareholder value in the long term.

The outlook for the group is very positive.

The outlook for the fourth quarter is not so hot. It is very clear that results in North America will be compressed by all this price cutting.

The outlook for the Fed policy is clearly data dependent. I cannot see much downward correction to the U.S. dollar over the near term being driven by the data.

We are deeply disappointed with this reduced outlook for our company. This level of earnings and cash generation is unacceptable for Lockheed Martin.

We are headed to Pyongyang to attempt to clarify the remaining problems and urge the North Korean government to return to the talks in two weeks with a very positive outlook and approach,

We're likely to see a correction this year after the run we've had, as well. But the outlook for third and fourth quarter earnings has been good, and if the economic data continue to improve, we could see a slightly more narrow decline that what people have been expecting.

We still believe the outlook is very bright.

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We recognize the importance of the cash dividend to our stockholders, and we remain committed to rewarding them for their support, ... At the same time, the current weak economic environment and the uncertain outlook are having significant industry-wide effects on revenue, negatively affecting our overall performance.  Therefore, the board believes it prudent to reduce the dividend rate for the time being.

The rates outlook is positive and the real is rebounding, but the (inquiry) still makes the market uncomfortable. The market is just advancing cautiously.

Today's data won't be changing the outlook at all.

We believe Dell will preannounce a miss for the January quarter, most likely within the next two weeks. We also think the company will use the opportunity to lower next year's sales growth outlook from 20 percent to 15-20 percent,

The data should give investors a positive outlook for the U.S. economy. That's dollar supportive for sure.

The data does not change the optimistic outlook for the U.S. dollar, which has been fueled by the expectation of rising interest rates.

The December inflation picture may look relatively benign, but the early 2006 outlook is considerably different.

We stick to our main scenario the BOJ will exit quantitative easing when it releases its semiannual outlook report on April 28.

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The conventional consensus is these factors will produce a weaker market for farm equipment in 2006. December sales are a reflection of cash flow and tax planning, but do not reflect the outlook for the coming year.

The existing home sales data revived fears over the prospect of the US economy, especially about the future outlook for US consumer spending.

The expected drop in aircraft orders is strictly month-to- month noise and does not have any impact on the outlook for growth.

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We're still young. The outlook looks good if they come back and play the way they did last year.

We're still very optimistic with respect to the outlook for the U.S. economy in the coming quarters. Interest-rate spreads are probably going to start becoming more dollar positive.

The real short-term outlook for us is pretty positive given that we don't see a Fed rate hike in August and that due to political noise, if you will, we are not going to see a rate hike in October. But on the earnings front it is a different issue. Looking into 2000, our longer-term forecast, we've had two great years of earnings growth. We think it is going to be pretty difficult to show up with another year of 30-to-40 percent earnings growth. So, consequently, our message has been a lot more selective about the securities that we want investors to focus on.

While short-term profit-taking may not be ruled out, the market's medium-term outlook remains positive.

While overall confidence remains relatively positive, the latest reading reflects growing concerns that U.S. economic growth may be slowing down. And, while the outlook for corporate profits remains optimistic, rising interest rates and oil prices may curb business leaders' projections.

While our short-term results will continue to be affected by the current economic environment, our long-term outlook on the information technology market and the PC industry remains positive.

While our business will be affected by macro-economic conditions in the near term, we are confident in the long-term outlook for our infrastructure products and services.

While oil prices remain high, what matters for the inflation outlook is a further rise in oil prices.

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We are working on significant expansions and new opportunities, combining to make the outlook for future growth very positive.

We would get more constructive on shares on supply chain improvements and a pickup in the wireless business. Conversely, our outlook would worsen on margin deterioration and market share losses in the optical and enterprise businesses.

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This report will not change the Fed's view on the inflation outlook -- they will keep rates low for still some months to come.

There comes a time to look at the big picture and this merger is a better way to advance Titan's goals and to strengthen its outlook for the future.

We think this is a more positive outlook than many on the Street were looking for and should have a positive influence on the stock.

To me, their outlook looks very good, but to hedge or not to hedge is the question. I think the uncertainty about what the euro will do probably has some people worries about the revenue potential.

You have to be nervous about the earnings outlook because the capacity for shocks is still there and the market's mood is still fragile.

This year we are really ramping up the energy with a new ad campaign around Windows Mobile. We are launching new versions of Outlook and Exchange and one of the top priorities of our sales force will be to drive Windows Mobile into the enterprise to allow things to flourish.

We believe liquidity pressures, combined with a weak fundamental outlook could compel Dana to pursue debtor in possession financing and a Chapter 11 reorganization. Given restrictions on secured borrowing and pressure from its suppliers, Dana may not be successful in obtaining sufficient out of bankruptcy secured bank financing.

To the extent that they're at the beginning of their cycle, much as we were 12 months ago, that suggests a negative outlook for their bonds.

With profits in such a tailspin, I'm revising down my capital expenditure outlook for the next six to nine months, and (I see) almost zero job growth for rest of this year.

With production along the Gulf Coast slowly, but surely coming back on line, the outlook for inventories is positive.

Yields are high enough to attract some buyers. Yields are probably near their highs for the next two or three months and already reflect the outlook for a gradual economic recovery.

This will doubtless shock the markets, and makes an October rate cut more likely, but it does not change the outlook for a near-term recovery, ... Falling employment, rising unemployment lag activity. These numbers reflect the second quarter economic stall.

The Parkersburg/Marietta area employment outlook is stronger than the fourth quarter forecast when 23 percent of the companies interviewed reported an increase in hiring activity, and 17 percent planned to decrease the hiring pace.

This should lead to a positive tone to the start of the market today and to the outlook for industrial earnings.

The Philadelphia Fed business outlook index is still above zero in January, pointing to expansion, but the expansion is not quite as broad.

When you look at the trends over the last couple of years, the industry cycle, if you want to call it that, has been fairly stable, fairly flat. I think the outlook for 1998 and 1999 is more or less a continuation of that trend.

While it may be reasonable to expect that prices will, in due course, ease from the exceptional levels of recent months, I have little doubt they will remain above their long-run averages for a number of years. As a consequence, the outlook for 2006 is very encouraging.

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With that being said, we do not think this will cause a dramatic change in terms of the outlook for technology earnings for the next six months, and perhaps the next 12 months. The rate hikes from last year will probably affect technology spending over the next six months.

We've just had the worst 24 hours for the European reform outlook in a long, long time.

Two stable outlooks versus one (negative by Moody's) confirms bullish outlook for the country.

Exports to the United States should increase over the next few months. The outlook for exports to Asia is slightly less clear ... but overall, I see the trade balance increasing through the rest of the year.

Falling stocks and a rising yen raises speculation among investors the central bank will avoid saying anything to add to an outlook for higher rates. It will encourage investors to buy bonds.

But the overall economy is still sluggish. As a result, our near-term outlook remains cautious.

We see Vail shares as a value opportunity in light of a solid outlook for the 2005/2006 ski season and real-estate sales that should break records in terms of price per square foot.

We see it (the dividend hike) as an indication of our strong outlook for the business in the years ahead, and an indication that we see a strong performance in earnings and cash flow not just in this period.

While we believe Home Depot is one of the finest names in retailing, we continue to reiterate our cautious outlook on the shares, given the company's vulnerability to a potential slowdown in the housing environment.

While we are not bullish on the outlook for GM's auto business, we believe the worse it gets, the sooner Hughes will be divested,

While we are enthusiastic about the break-through products and services the company will be delivering in 2001, we remain guarded about the near-term economic outlook and its impact on PC demand and technology spending,

While vehicle deliveries were somewhat resilient last week, it is too soon to determine the effect on consumer confidence, ... We will closely monitor the economic outlook and will be prepared to make appropriate production adjustments.

While the temporary outlook for Hilton is really positive, don't expect ITT to just sit back,

While the television advertising market is currently subdued, the medium term outlook remains positive.

While the short-term growth outlook is somewhat weaker, the underlying economic fundamentals remain strong. This is not the time to abandon fiscal discipline in favor of large tax cuts. Maintaining a fiscal surplus helps keep interest rates attractive for investment.

While the refining outlook is expected to remain highly profitable through 2007, the equities have for the most part priced this in.

There is always a decided risk in fluctuations of financial markets, and fluctuations in exchange rates, as well. What happened on Friday may be a trend or it may be a temporary thing, but the main focus of the G-24 is on the outlook for the world economy.

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The recent stock price fluctuations remind us of the old days (pre-1999) when Qualcomm's earnings outlook was cloudy and the stock traded more on speculation than fact.

The recovery in the global financial backdrop is a key part of the outlook for tightening,

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We have a fairly pessimistic outlook on U.K. growth. Our interest-rate outlook for the U.K. going forward is favorable for bonds.

To a large degree, Britain's weaker economic outlook has already been priced in since the August rate cut.

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This weakened outlook should contribute to lower inflationary pressures. And, as you know, price stability is our aim,

This underpins our belief that the Bank of England is too optimistic on the growth outlook and will eventually end up trimming interest rates by a further 25 basis points.

We got a nice batch early in the year, but the long-range outlook had us warmer than normal, so this shouldn't be too much of a surprise.

To get it away, they are going to have to virtually give it away. There are too many uncertainties about the outlook to get it away satisfactorily at the moment. I think they ought to put it on hold.

With income growth strong and the labor market set to tighten through 2006, the overall growth outlook should remain robust.

You have to have a long-term outlook on both. But we're optimistic that we can get both of them done in the short-term.