The outlook for the domestic economy this year is even better than last year's. Strong fundamentals should continue to support the stock market's advance.
He'll probably be in a better position to push for the asset sales, higher dividends and other demands he's been making now that he's inside. Things could heat up.
Korean yards can concentrate on high-end products like LNG carriers. China's yards are coming from a fairly low productivity base.
It all depends how much support they can win from other foreign shareholders, including Franklin Mutual Advisers.
This reflects the leadership they have in the industry and it's positive for their stock prices.
Falling prices raise concerns that growth in the industry will slow, hurting earnings at chipmakers.
The speed of capacity increases in China is somewhat threatening to Korean shipbuilders.
Technology companies will see a recovery in earnings in the second half so the outlook for the industry is positive.
Oil is the biggest factor affecting the market right now, so an easing in prices helps investor sentiment.
The weaker currency eases concern that exporters' earnings will be hurt. The outlook for corporate earnings should improve.
It was crazy -- everyone was watching the game.
Concerns the U.S. economy will slow are easing and growth seems to be going strong. That should benefit exporters, especially technology companies.
Strong fundamentals should continue to support the stock market's advance.
Individuals are increasing their investments in the stock market, and that kind of trend will continue.
Intel's earnings announcement has made investors skittish about the prospects for other chipmakers and computer-related companies.
The economy is continuing to show robust growth, reflected by strong exports. The market is likely to extend its rally this month.