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I think it has to be looked upon as a play to get new buyers in the franchise.

Historically, every year that companies were net buyers of shares, as far back as we have data, the market has gone up. This year the market has gone up much less than it should have.

I think it's more a result of a fear of buyers being left behind.

Kate Warne

I think it's just carry over from yesterday. People are still very nervous about what's happening in the technology sector with earnings warnings. There's clearly some buyers stepping in today.

It is possible that other financial buyers show interest, though we think given the leverage likely required by an acquisition and the lack of a clear exit strategy, it would be difficult to justify the purchase.

I think were seeing buyers sitting back and looking to see what happens over the next several months, even the next year,

I think buyers are getting a little hesitant.

If you look at surveys about buying priorities right now, fuel economy ranks sixteenth. For Honda buyers, its fourteenth. Only 2 percent of Honda buyers even think of fuel economy at all. It's not even on the radar. A fuel hike might get it on radar, but it probably won't make it item one, two, three of four. They see the larger vehicles meeting other needs and even with $2.50 a gallon gas, they're not going to necessarily give it up.

B. F. Skinner

In the U.S., the markets that are most risky are those where there is a higher proportion of buyers using adjustable loans and interest-only loans.

Instead of bidding on offices and retail properties in Los Angeles, the leveraged buyers will consider Phoenix or Dallas, where the cap rates are higher.

Call-a-Car is able to cater to the needs and aspirations of emerging first time buyers who are looking to buy more affordable, yet reliable cars.

If physical buyers think the run is overextended, they will sell. It looks like some of them have sold gold when it was trading around $575.

I know for certain world premieres, we're getting many press and buyers into the first public screening,

Eric Ross

In 2000 flash was a huge contributor to AMD's earnings, ... In 2003 it was a contributor as well, but if pricing continues, it will be a drag for the company, and there are no natural buyers of the AMD flash business.

I'm sure rising interest rates at some point are going to take some buyers out of the marketplace. Typically, though, this does not happen in a big way until interest rates hit 8 percent and we have a long way to go until it reaches 8 percent.

In China, purchases from major consumers, including power cable makers, are still normal at this price level. Buyers are doing futures to hedge price swings and help reduce losses made on the spot market.

I'm encouraged. You get a strong rally for a few days, a couple of days of selling so people can take some profits, then new buyers come in at the lower level. That's the classic definition of an uptrend.

The entire software industry made one huge mistake in the late 1990s--it focused on buyers and not users.

George Murphy

The Dodge Nitro's styling delivers something extra; that little something mid-size buyers are still searching for -- attitude. In addition, the Dodge Nitro offers many features that are not typical of a mid-size SUV, such as two V-6 engines, 20-inch tires and chrome-clad aluminum wheels and a performance suspension.

The market in general has been strong since the fall. I don't see any reason why it should change. We've seen more buyers coming down from Kentucky for our mixed sales in October and January.

The market clearly has some legs left. Buyers who were sitting on the fence, hoping mortgage rates would decline, have decided to make the move now.

The Iran situation is not going to go away so I see buyers coming in at the dip.

The key buyers are funds. With new highs being hit, more momentum will enter the market.

The drops are exaggerated because there is a buyers strike and there is no one to catch that falling knife.

We are continuing to see what we saw yesterday (Tuesday), with threats about terrorism, people taking profits (after the previous week's run) and buyers sitting on the sidelines. There's really no reason to buy right now. There is nervousness and the market likes stability.

Eighty percent of our buyers take the wiring upgrade. It's great for resale value.

Eighty percent of our buyers take the wiring upgrade, ... It's great for resale value.

Everyone is sounding positive on the dollar, so you've got to wonder where new buyers will come from in the short term. The dollar may have more gains left, but by most indicators it's looking very overstretched at the moment.

Robert Barry

This is consistent with growing press speculation that potential buyers are scarce.

The new 2006 registration and some excellent deals have seen new buyers heading back to dealerships ... but 2006 will continue to be a challenge as we fight for every sale.

It's really good to see, ... that there are levels when buyers step in.

The numbers indicate that demand for housing has pushed buyers out to the western counties where real estate is still affordable. The higher percentage increases in condo sales in those regions indicate that many first-time buyers are entering the market in those areas.

That is a factor that has helped sentiment today. Canada is a prime target for many overseas buyers because we are so strong in energy and commodities, and the valuations are definitely lower than the U.S.