Instead, if the hurricane contributes to even higher gas prices, the effect is likely to be broad-based, as consumers look to trim spending further. We do not anticipate a wholesale retrenchment, but we could see more trading down and less discretionary expenditures. - Merrill Lynch Quotes
Instead, if the hurricane contributes to even higher gas prices, the effect is likely to be broad-based, as consumers look to trim spending further. We do not anticipate a wholesale retrenchment, but we could see more trading down and less discretionary expenditures. Merrill Lynch
 

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Though financial stocks rebounded Friday following a punishing several days, we think investors should remain exceedingly cautious and should not yet aggressively build positions unless they are geared for the long term. - Merrill Lynch Quotes

Though financial stocks rebounded Friday following a punishing several days, we think investors should remain exceedingly cautious and should not yet aggressively build positions unless they are geared for the long term.

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We expect Nokia device gross margin to stabilize resulting from the transition to lower-cost entry-level phones and a much stronger mid-range and high-end portfolio. - Merrill Lynch Quotes

We expect Nokia device gross margin to stabilize resulting from the transition to lower-cost entry-level phones and a much stronger mid-range and high-end portfolio.

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Bulls hoping for a more substantial move in Intel may be disappointed, however. There was nothing in Intel's comment that can be used to support an improved outlook for either the third or fourth quarter. - Merrill Lynch Quotes

Bulls hoping for a more substantial move in Intel may be disappointed, however. There was nothing in Intel's comment that can be used to support an improved outlook for either the third or fourth quarter.

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The fundamentals in the mobile handset environment do not appear to be improving. In fact, recent news from component suppliers all point towards order push outs and delays in the release of new handsets. - Merrill Lynch Quotes

The fundamentals in the mobile handset environment do not appear to be improving. In fact, recent news from component suppliers all point towards order push outs and delays in the release of new handsets.

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While retailing stocks may no longer lead the market, they should be carried along with it, assuming the stock market is higher at year-end as we expect. Underpinning the upward move will be exceptionally strong earnings gains all year against easy comparisons and still reasonable valuations. - Merrill Lynch Quotes

While retailing stocks may no longer lead the market, they should be carried along with it, assuming the stock market is higher at year-end as we expect. Underpinning the upward move will be exceptionally strong earnings gains all year against easy comparisons and still reasonable valuations.

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We believe this configuration has lasted so long it may be having a beguiling effect on the market. And with no obvious catalyst for a reappearance of volatility, the obvious risk is that investors take this stability for granted. - Merrill Lynch Quotes

We believe this configuration has lasted so long it may be having a beguiling effect on the market. And with no obvious catalyst for a reappearance of volatility, the obvious risk is that investors take this stability for granted.

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The level of risk appetite this month is among the highest that we have seen and cash levels are at the lowest levels the survey has ever recorded. - Merrill Lynch Quotes

The level of risk appetite this month is among the highest that we have seen and cash levels are at the lowest levels the survey has ever recorded.

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We continue to forecast a 35-40 percent decline in 2001 semiconductor capital spending. - Merrill Lynch Quotes

We continue to forecast a 35-40 percent decline in 2001 semiconductor capital spending.

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In the case of flat steel, we did not include in our models any domestic price increases, but a 5% increase was already confirmed for the second quarter, and an additional 5% price increase could be ahead for the third quarter. - Merrill Lynch Quotes

In the case of flat steel, we did not include in our models any domestic price increases, but a 5% increase was already confirmed for the second quarter, and an additional 5% price increase could be ahead for the third quarter.

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We are pleased that the Supreme Court ruled in our favor. The fact that the court was unanimous confirms what we said from the start: this case had no merit. - Merrill Lynch Quotes

We are pleased that the Supreme Court ruled in our favor. The fact that the court was unanimous confirms what we said from the start: this case had no merit.

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