235 Quotes by Hugh Johnson

never got the impression that margin debt was part of the support for Internet stocks until the last two months.

The stuff that worked in the fourth quarter and the first part of this year isn't working any more, like Internet stocks, large-cap tech stocks, and other large-cap names.

The election is another element of ambiguity, ... and oil remains the crucial variable.

Nobody knows where the market is going. You just have to take your best bet.

The inflationary news today was extraordinary. Even though we are seeing upward pressure on wages, it's not overwhelming. We are seeing some upward pressure on prices, but it remains very benign.

The simple truth is the economy rebounded from the fourth quarter and was very strong in the first quarter as measured by (gross domestic product). Secondly, based on what we've heard from companies, profit margins should be good.

One of the most important signs of a bull market is when the bull market manages very, very bad news like we've had today. So in that sense, you've got a very encouraging performance today.

You won't know for a couple of weeks. History says they (the Fed) need to cut rates more than one time but I am encouraged.

Technology -- you really have to have exposure there.