Optimistic Quotes

[Despite the selling, traders appeared fairly optimistic, many attributing the day's decline to investors pulling out profits after recent record session.] I see the flow of funds still exceptionally favorable for the stock market... 8,000 is my number. We should be there in the next week or two. - Jack Baker

[Consumers] are more optimistic about the outlook than last month. Historically, this trend is prevalent during a recovery. - Lynn Franco

[But stock strategists remained fairly optimistic, that the volatility that sent blue chips within grasp of a three-month low last week created buying opportunities.] The particular bullish case for the blue chips here is that they've really had a correction over the last month or so, ... I look for the blue chips to catch up with the rest of the market and make new highs later this month. - Charles Blood

[Brett Hoerner: One of three true freshmen on the roster (the others being guard Richie Williams of Steele Canyon and forward Kyle Spain of Newark Memorial), this forward from Fullerton High is still recovering from a serious ankle injury. But he is out of his cast and could be ready to go when practice begins.] We're optimistic that will be the case... His injury was fairly severe, but the doctors feel good about his progress, which makes me feel good. - Steve Fisher

[Based on computer modeling and initial reports, the Energy Department said it was cautiously optimistic about the nine refineries in the Houston area.] But we really need to look at the Port Arthur region and other areas directly impacted, ... It may still be two or three days before we get a sense of the actual picture. - Craig Stevens

[Agent Larry Kelly , who has been optimistic a deal will get done, has all but given up hope now.] It's difficult for me to speculate because of what's happening, but I would say it's going to be difficult to get a deal done after the proposal the NHL put on the table (Wednesday)... There were things in that offer that were just not necessary. I'm really disappointed with what happened. I really believe that there's a deal there to be done and I've been the eternal optimist through all of this. That offer left me disappointed and I really don't think there's much in the way of hope. - Larry Kelly