“Most traders are expecting that the bull-run in the market is unchanged. But with prices at these higher levels, and now that stability has returned after the recent volatility, traders are taking a more wait-and-see approach.”
Cai Luoyi
“Quiet financial markets this week left mortgage rates low and almost unchanged from last week's figures. In the meantime, retail sales jumped in January and mortgage applications remained high. These are positive indications that the economy is in recovery mode.”
Frank Nothaft
“We are leaving our fiscal 2001 estimates and $87 12-month price objective for Microsoft materially unchanged, following fourth-quarter results that were largely devoid of the drama of the past two quarters. Nonetheless, 'caution' remains the operative word from Microsoft management, as continued choppy monthly unit demand from business PCs and a deliberate, gradual ramp from Windows 2000 platforms and related applications hinders near-term growth.”
Chris Shilakes
“Despite the improved revenue outlook, market conditions remain broadly unchanged as significant promotional activity is required to maintain seat factors.”
Martin Broughton
“Mortgage rates were relatively unchanged this week as the markets wait for the results of the upcoming Federal Reserve policy committee meeting.”
“It's a combination of a lot of things dragging the market. The Bank of England left rates unchanged, the U.S. is down and so is the price of crude. The FTSE especially is very oil heavy.”
Daniel Birch
“It's a combination of a lot of things dragging the market. The Bank of England left rates unchanged, the U.S. is down and so is the price of crude, ... The FTSE especially is very oil heavy.”
