Alan Ackerman
Alan Ackerman
buy commit dips money ok seeing signs
It's OK to buy on the dips but it's not OK to commit much money at this time, but we are seeing signs of stability.
affect buyers economy economy-and-economics higher technology
It's the higher multiples that have put off buyers for now, ... If the economy slows, it will affect technology stocks.
four looks market wants weeks
It looks like it's four (up) weeks in a row... The market wants to go higher.
balance based cut economy federal helped interest jobs market number perk rates reserve though weak
The jobs number was fuzzy, even though on balance it helped to perk up the market, ... Based on that number, the market is now factoring in that the economy is not weak enough for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in its Sept. 24 meeting.
business current likely microsoft overall pill previous ruling
The Microsoft ruling is a pep pill for business overall because it indicates the current (White House) administration is likely to be more pro-business than the previous administration.
depress event further likely negative news shortage
There's been no shortage of negative news lately, and this event is likely to further depress the markets,
believe economy seems shaking signs
There seems to be those who believe that there are more and more signs that the economy is shaking off its slump,
current earnings profit risk run taking
At current levels, we run the risk of profit taking and earnings disappointments.
rotation small
As we end the quarter, there is some rotation into small stocks,
catalyst clearing market reaching rebound sure turn type
It will take some type of catalyst to turn this market. One can't be sure what that will be or when we will see it. Meanwhile, valuations are contracting significantly and my sense is that the market is reaching an oversold condition. Much of the market's rebound will have to do with clearing up some of the uncertainties.
highly interest looking lower psychology remains
The world is looking for lower interest rates. Clearly, the psychology world-wide remains highly nervous.
appears companies cut economic further great interest likely mean rates recovery reduction report road starting
The U.S. economic recovery appears to be further down the road than many expected, so another cut in interest rates is not likely to mean a great deal, ... What's more important is when companies report they're starting to see a reduction in inventories.
continues lots market negative suffer
The market continues to suffer from lots of negative news,
approach backdrop bargain economic hunters work
The economic backdrop in the U.S. is still attractive, prompting bargain hunters to go to work as we approach year-end.