151 Quotes by Alan Ackerman

Investors are likely to say, 'Aha! Merrill tried to pull the wool over our eyes,' ... It will make them even more suspicious and cautious.

Greenspan's comments did little to build confidence, ... The main catalyst today was to back away from risk and try to buy a bit of stability.

Investors are being cautiously optimistic. There's a desire to put money back into the market based on a feeling that the worst of the economy may be behind us, ... However, there's not enough evidence of that.

I think it's a constructive move. He's an experienced hand who is clearly effective in dealing with bright, energized thinkers. I don't expect the Senate to have many problems with this nomination.

Investors are back to looking at the economy, corporate earnings, and unfortunately the continued saga of corporate shenanigans,

I think it's a trading rally from an oversold position, ... I don't think there's a lot of conviction behind it.

Higher energy costs will clearly affect individuals and businesses alike, ... It is in fact an invisible tax that the economy could well do without.

I think it's bottom-fishing from an oversold condition.

I think the market senses something good going on. On the one hand, the feeling is that the economy is starting to show signs of improvement. But there are plenty of skeptics around who say that feeling may be a little premature, and they are selling on strength,