Alan Ackerman Quotations | Page 2

This attack is clearly visible all over the world on television. Consequently, world equity markets are in turmoil. The uncertainty created by the attacks are likely to bring about more uncertainty abroad.

This has been an amazing market -- a 'Benny Goodman' market with plenty of swing, ... My sense is mood, momentum and money flow are still up.

This has been a Benny Goodman-type market, ... lots of swing, and it's very, very difficult to get a handle on long-term positioning when the market is moving up and down so rapidly.

Also, this market still needs the underpinning of improved corporate earnings. We've not got the evidence that that's happening in a meaningful way. I like the way it has stabilized following the sharp moves since Sept. 21, but I am concerned that not enough fundamentals are in place.

Also, this market still needs the underpinning of improved corporate earnings, ... We've not got the evidence that that's happening in a meaningful way. I like the way it has stabilized following the sharp moves since Sept. 21, but I am concerned that not enough fundamentals are in place.

They pay a dividend that's very, very attractive and they've had growth that's outperformed the S&P 500.

This market continues to go to extremes, ... Techs have sold down sharply. Now there's a bit of bargain hunting from what appears to be very cheap levels.

There's been no shortage of negative news lately, and this event is likely to further depress the markets,

There seems to be those who believe that there are more and more signs that the economy is shaking off its slump,

At current levels, we run the risk of profit taking and earnings disappointments.

As we end the quarter, there is some rotation into small stocks,

It reaffirms the fact that it wasn't just the outcome of the election that weighed heavily on the market -- it's concern about corporate earnings and the more-than-frequent flow of profit warnings coming from some of the strong companies, ... Earnings disappointments are overpowering the election results for now, particularly in the financial sector.

It's all about the Fed. It's all about interest rate jitters. It's all about a lot of money moving to the sidelines. And more importantly, we're starting to see investor paralysis. Volume is light. Not too many people want to put money to work until the Fed meets on the 28th,

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.

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.

It's the higher multiples that have put off buyers for now, ... If the economy slows, it will affect technology stocks.

It looks like it's four (up) weeks in a row... The market wants to go higher.

The biggest bull market in history still appears to be intact, ... Although the market is up tenfold since 1982 and lots of wealth has been created, there are still buyers to be found on market pullbacks.

That has helped the techs today (Wednesday). They have a reasonably upbeat forecast.

That has helped the techs today (Wednesday), ... They have a reasonably upbeat forecast.

It will take some type of catalyst to turn this market. One can't be sure what that will be or when we will see it. Meanwhile, valuations are contracting significantly and my sense is that the market is reaching an oversold condition. Much of the market's rebound will have to do with clearing up some of the uncertainties.

The world is looking for lower interest rates. Clearly, the psychology world-wide remains highly nervous.

The U.S. economic recovery appears to be further down the road than many expected, so another cut in interest rates is not likely to mean a great deal, ... What's more important is when companies report they're starting to see a reduction in inventories.

Once again, it's anybody's guess next week. It would not surprise me to see people sell on strength, take a little cash off the table and wait for the markets to stabilize.

The jobs number was fuzzy, even though on balance it helped to perk up the market, ... Based on that number, the market is now factoring in that the economy is not weak enough for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in its Sept. 24 meeting.

The Microsoft ruling is a pep pill for business overall because it indicates the current (White House) administration is likely to be more pro-business than the previous administration.

The Fed has to set a leadership mode for the U.S. economy and the market will follow.

I like two stocks, Apache and Ocean Energy. I don't own either of them. The firm doesn't make a market in any of them. We don't have an investment banking relationship, to the best of my knowledge, but I think both stocks have done well in the poor market, ... Apache is really building a pipeline of reserves. They drill in seven major countries. They're natural gas rich. They have held in this market and I think we can look for big earnings coming up over the next year or two.

Investors are likely to say, 'Aha! Merrill tried to pull the wool over our eyes,' ... It will make them even more suspicious and cautious.

Investors are being cautiously optimistic. There's a desire to put money back into the market based on a feeling that the worst of the economy may be behind us, ... However, there's not enough evidence of that.

Investors are back to looking at the economy, corporate earnings, and unfortunately the continued saga of corporate shenanigans,

Higher energy costs will clearly affect individuals and businesses alike, ... It is in fact an invisible tax that the economy could well do without.

However as we come closer to the next Fed meeting, and hopes are that the Fed will cut interest rates, we might have a relief rally.

For the most part it appears most of the bad news is out.

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.

The market continues to suffer from lots of negative news,

The housing starts did cast a shadow over the market, which currently has to contend with lots of short-term challenges,

A lot of money is built up on the sidelines and there's no magnet to bring that money into the market right now, ... As long as the corporate earnings reports continue to surface, there is likely to be caution out there.

A lower interest rate cycle is under way and lower interest rates are likely to prompt more money into the markets, ... For now it appears to be a 'safety first' posture, so we're seeing money rotating into better blue chip names that are more predictable in terms of earnings flow.

You've got bargain hunting among the blue chips on the promise that the U.S. may be able to contain the violence in the Middle East,

The economy, which had slowed down sharply before the World Trade Center attack, was not necessarily headed for a recession. After the attack, the probability of the U.S. entering a recession is far greater,

The economic backdrop in the U.S. is still attractive, prompting bargain hunters to go to work as we approach year-end.

The market story today is essentially Cisco. It's pulling lots of other stocks down,

The market next week is anybody's guess. World nations are watching the United States.

The market itself turned around. Mood, momentum and money flow are still positive, ... is reacting to a sense of investors not wanting to miss the train.

The market remains highly selective. People have to pick their spots,

The market has weathered a poor earnings period and increased anthrax anxiety and has come out of it pretty well. I'm encouraged. The imminent economic stimulus package and Federal Reserve cuts are providing further encouragement,

The market has done well in the last few weeks, ... Generally speaking, the market is a bit overbought. We just have to be patient and let the market give back some of its gains.

The market is sloppy and choppy. This is earnings season. We're going to have a mixed bag.

The market is attempting to stabilize after a terrific run, ... Many stocks moved up without any fundamental underpinnings and corporate earnings, by and large, look less than impressive. Portfolio managers are looking for visibility of earnings over the next quarter or two.

The level of frustration for many traders has reached a point where many are just tossing stocks into the market and have decided not to play for now,