Liz Miller Quotations

We know companies are going to tell us they have no visibility ? they don't know when it's going to get better. Everyone knows its bad so it's in the market. The big question mark is still going to be the economy.

Similarly, I think beverages have been a great place to be. Pepsi has been doing everything right lately and I think that's a good place to put some new money if people are unsure during these earnings seasons where to go, ... Stable business, great snack food and now the latest media is telling us they're going to really do great in water -- bottled water.

Medtronic I think is a great way to play sort of everyone getting older, as they say, the aging baby boom. They have a new product out that was approved last winter. It does two different things. An implantable device, and I'm not sure I'd explain it all well enough, but it's the next generation from the old pacemakers. And they have just over the past week implanted that for the first time in a patient and that's a whole great new product cycle about to start.

One thing we are seeing is decent review in spending. The defense sector is definitely benefiting from that. Their business is improving, their stocks are doing well. My favorite is General Dynamics.

If we do see any slowdown in the market or any back-up from rates, the higher end purchaser is the one less likely to change their behavior and Tiffany benefits from that, ... Tiffany clearly has had an amazing run, so far, this year. We've held it for about year and a half now. I don't recommend this level at -- as entry point, but it's a great stock to watch and look for an entry point.

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Gillette has been off everyone's radar screen for a couple years. New management last year -- we saw (it) in the first-quarter numbers, finally seeing some benefit of that, ... Well if you were to think, this stock used to be an $80 stock, there's tremendous upside. Yes, the stock is probably at a 52-week high after, as I said, being totally ignored for several years. So I think what you're really seeing is the start of an uptrend.

From a valuation standpoint, this is one of my favorites at the moment. I think they have changed around a lot of the internal issues, ... It's not that I think they're all the way there, but I think they know what they have to do. The stock is relatively reasonably valued historically and it's a great way to have exposure to all parts of an improving market.

I think we've been getting a bit of a relief rally. It feels good but I don't think you put new money into that rally at this point.

It had been the black sheep of the household products companies for several years now, ... But they've really worked hard to get their cost structure in shape and get inventory under control, and they'd be a great beneficiary of a weakening dollar, which is what we've slowly been seeing here.

It is much more difficult today to build a portfolio that pays enough cash to live on.

I think we're in the middle of this painful period and we're just going to churn around for a while.

I think they're starting to do things right and they understand what the challenges are in the U.S. restaurant market, ... So I think looking out 18-to-24 months there's a decent return here and some nice growth potential.

Merck, too, is down on recent news, down in this case from around 85, ... You keep hearing a little bit of concern about their patent expirations over the next two years. Those are very real. But most of analysts say their drug pipeline is pretty solid and their earnings are project to be some 15-to-18 percent for the next couple of years. This is a great investment with which to balance out your high-tech holdings.

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We just don't have a good catalyst in these last few days to end us on an up note. The latest excuse is focused again on any military action in Iraq -- but certainly that's not new news and some portion of that should be discounted in this market. So, it's just these rival shots from different corporations -- today we get a little bit of better news.

We expect the fourth quarter to be pretty dismal, and the first six months of 2002 could be unexciting. Then it picks up from there. On a comparative basis, it'll look nicer than this year. I think we'll be up high single to a low double digits.

We're going to be looking for further evidence that it is a tight (labor) market, ... Or there has been some release on that pressure, but I think today's numbers tell us we had better expect the worst.

They all will benefit from more kids in school,

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As it starts getting into its next product cycle, that may be an opportunity,

It's about to be spun off by its parent Harcourt General, becoming another pure luxury play, ... And at that point, I think it will be a very interesting stock.

It's the time to look at some of the blue chips that have languished a little bit. They have not been hit as bad as technology. But valuations look pretty attractive,

It's not good news. Both sides of it -- productivity not as strong as we hoped for and labor costs finally starting to show some of that pressure we all thought was out there. For so long, we would sort of breathe a sigh of relief, but this tells us there's a lot of wage pressure in that tight market.

It's really been surprising, ... that in the early part of the year, the stock market was able to shrug off some of the interest rate moves on the bond market. Clearly that's no longer the case. ... We've had some great winners for years and the tough thing is to tell investors it's time to step away from some of those. Those rich valuations are now at risk.

I'm very concerned about the bond market. I think we have money supply at double-digit growth for a couple of years -- that ultimately has historically led to inflation. I see through the next few months a chance that the bond market (will attempt to) nudge the Fed (to raise rates) again.

The unemployment data says things may not have turned around yet and the retail sales support this. The second-half recovery is clearly not here, so investors are looking ahead for something to compel them.

And it's really going to be bad going into the end of the month. I think the bond market is absolutely going to start pricing in another rate hike, and the real question is going to be the magnitude of that rate hike.

I think it's a really sad situation when I have to lie to my doctor about what I need a medication for.

When there is some fear about accounting and growth and the economy, food stocks are a decent place to be, ... This company has been through a bit of a restructuring the last couple of years. Management is doing a great job. The company is improving and people are buying chocolate. So, what a great week to buy it.

I think the first word of caution is; It's not the kind of market where you need to jump in immediately on these downs. We've trained investors so much over the past decade and a half: Buy the dip, buy the dip.

I don't think people should be running to get in the fund before it closes, ... lots of ways to get participation.

Even a simple imaginary exercise can change your mood: Close your eyes, and take yourself back to your last holiday where there was a lovely warm sun, beautiful sea, relaxed beach and fun meals in the evenings. Open your eyes and consider how you feel now.

People who relax by watching TV instead of going out to engage with the world tend to be far less energetic. the benefits of exercise in protecting against depression and mental ill-health are huge. Those around you can also affect your energy levels. Self-talk also works wonders on energy levels.

Mood reflects the biology of the brain. How you feel is affected by the chemicals in the brain, and these are the same chemicals that form the basis of mood-altering drugs. You may use yoga, meditation, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) or exercise to alter your mood, or revert to healthy eating, regular exercise and getting enough sleep.

Ignoring a problem does not make it go away. In fact, it can simmer away beneath the surface and lead to poor mood and energy levels, and can also cause your moods to become unstable.

Many of our threats are imaginary. The habits and even obsessions that we develop to keep them away are destructive and undermine our moods constantly.

Beautiful and familiar objects can help us to feel better. Photos of family and friends, which remind us of the people we love and who love us, are important mood-lifters. Items that inspire us or encourage periods of reflection do the same.

Postural exercises such as yoga, Pilates, Egoscues, Alexander technique and martial arts are about avoiding pain and injury as much as helping you feel good. Attractive men and women have good posture.

People like to help, providing they can do it reasonably easily

Developing emotional intelligence is one way to protect yourself from damaging relationships. Emotional intelligence is a science that has been studied and researched for over a decade. According to the theories, mutual respect and effective communication are key.

As you focus on calming your breathing, your anxiety will quickly reduce and you will start to think clearly again. This is especially important if you feel a panic attack coming on.

The regular rhythm and upbeat tunes of military music or marching bands positively affect your mood even if you don't actually 'enjoy' listening to it.

Friends and family matter most during hard times.

All moods have a cause. If you change the root cause, then your mood will follow suit. Furthermore, mood is a choice. It may not be a completely free choice, but you can choose which mood you spend the most time in.

The quickest and easiest way to improve your health and mood is by taking omega 3 supplements, in the form of fish oils or flaxseed. Add a good general multivitamin and mineral daily as well, as this will ensure that any trace deficiencies causing health or mood problems are addressed.

Many physical illnesses are associated with depression and anxiety, including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, stroke, kidney disease, lung disease, dementia and cancer.

Uncertainty causes more anxiety than perhaps any other single factor.

Almost all negative moods are missing one key element - calm. By learning calm, you learn to deal with difficult areas. Calm allows us to achieve what we want, without being overwhelmed by anxiety.