Matt Ruane Quotes

The key here is still commodities. Oil has been above $30 a barrel for what, the last 90 days?. Commodity prices need to come down. Wholesale numbers yesterday were high because of energy, because of oil. It's a concern. It's a drag on the economy and the dollar.

- Matt Ruane

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The durable goods made it look like the market was ready for a jump, but confidence knocked it back down. We're also in the worst of the summer doldrums. Then, Intel is also putting a damper on things. Markets tried to rally earlier, but couldn't because of Intel. The stock could probably hit its 52-week low soon. - Matt Ruane

It's all Texas Instruments today. After IBM and Intel last week, we're seeing tech take two steps forward, one step back. - Matt Ruane

The semiconductors are lifting on very dismal volume, with very few people acting before the anniversary. It's a continuation of yesterday, and clearly there is a little money going into semis, but it's going to be a long, long time before there is any real growth in the sector. - Matt Ruane