Companies are still very cautious because the outlook is uncertain and jobs are an investment into the future. They know that 2006 will be a good year but also expect 2007 to be weaker and that's a reason to keep hiring on hold. Andreas Scheuerle More Andreas Scheuerle Quotes 0
It's significant for the outlook for the economy if housing approvals turn the corner. In the second half of the year, housing will switch from being a drag on the economy to a positive. Andrew Hanlan More Andrew Hanlan Quotes 0
They've beaten numbers by a little bit and given a positive outlook and there's good news on the margins so they seem to be doing a lot of things well at the moment. Andy Penman More Andy Penman Quotes 0
The Fed's rate hike on Tuesday was expected and the Fed's cautiously optimistic outlook calmed the market. As a result, 30-year fixed mortgage rates should stay steady near or just below 6 percent for a while, giving prospective homebuyers another chance to get in with a low rate. Amy Crews Cutts More Amy Crews Cutts Quotes 0
The fourth-quarter results were in line with our December outlook and reflect the pervasive impact of a slowing worldwide economy. Andy Bryant More Andy Bryant Quotes 0
The senior athletes are amazing, with a very positive outlook. They have never lost their desire to be physically fit and the ones that slipped are gaining it back. Angela Sgrignuoli More Angela Sgrignuoli Quotes 0
These H shares are attractive because their profit outlook has turned around in the past year. Next I think we'll see investors move to red chips. Antony Mak More Antony Mak Quotes 0
Our survey results reinforce our outlook for a continued slowdown in e-commerce sales. At this early juncture of the holiday season, consumers are not shifting a significant share of spending online from offline. Anthony Noto More Anthony Noto Quotes 0
I welcome the step. It gives management credibility. What we would look for now is whether this outlook is just part of a series of revisions that might come later or whether today's guidance is valid for the rest of 2002. Arndt Ellinghorst More Arndt Ellinghorst Quotes 0
Europe needs a stable, pro-competitive economic outlook, coupled with a willingness to be innovative at the micro level and consider measures which will give industry more flexibility. Arun Sarin More Arun Sarin Quotes 0
Investors are becoming bullish on the sales outlook for electronics industries. Retailers may continue to rise on expectations that increased winter sales will boost corporate earnings. Atsushi Osa More Atsushi Osa Quotes 0
The payrolls data resolves the big puzzle and the big worry over the U.S. outlook. It means the Fed can now consider raising rates at some stage. Aziz McMahon More Aziz McMahon Quotes 0
The outlook is strong for San Antonio and all major metro areas in Texas. If 2006 doesn't break records here, it will be the second-strongest year we've seen. Barbara Tarin More Barbara Tarin Quotes 0
We believe the verdict, not yet binding, introduces fresh concerns on the company's cash position as well as the outlook for the DSL business. Ben Lynch More Ben Lynch Quotes 0
The outlook in the UK is promising, particularly if there is an uplift in the housing market. Ben Gunn More Ben Gunn Quotes 0
The dissenting votes are evidence that policy makers' outlook on inflation is improving. Why not start to bet on a 100 basis- point cut for next month? Boris Segura More Boris Segura Quotes 0
We know how important this weekend is, not only for the team's confidence, but also for our playoff outlook. This weekend will go a long way towards determining if we're up near the top fighting it out, or scrapping for a berth at the end of the season. Bob Ferguson More Bob Ferguson Quotes 0
The outlook is bit of a surprise given the tepid guidance from Dell. Brent Bracelin More Brent Bracelin Quotes 0
[Reed said the delays give companies like his the motivation and opportunity to look more closely at Exchange and Outlook. ] A lot of end users feel lost in the complex and quirky Notes client, but the hope is Notes 5.0 will cure a lot of that, ... I can't honestly tell them 5.0 will address their concerns yet, and I may not be able to until it actually ships. Bruce Reed More Bruce Reed Quotes 0
Johnson Controls is pleased to be providing electronics to the all-new Saturn Outlook. Brian Kesseler More Brian Kesseler Quotes 0
Overall, these are good figures; the outlook is solid, and the management made a strong gesture with a surprise dividend. Bruno Hareng More Bruno Hareng Quotes 0
Despite mixed views on our worldwide economic outlook, small-business owners feel confident. Bruno Perreault More Bruno Perreault Quotes 0
The combination of double-digit housing loan growth and above average business loan growth supports St.George's earnings outlook. Brian Johnson More Brian Johnson Quotes 0
We believe lower growth in the past quarter may support some margin recovery, translating into a brighter outlook for 2006 [in Brazil's mobile phone segment]. Carlos Constantini More Carlos Constantini Quotes 0
3 Italia is not experiencing the same negative operating performance or outlook as incumbent mobile operators in Italy and Europe. Canning Fok More Canning Fok Quotes 0