Generally investors remain cautiously optimistic and certainly aren't looking to abandon equities quite yet.

Looking ahead, the CEOs are cautiously optimistic but not as optimistic about the short-term outlook as they were at the end of 2004.

I would say we're cautiously optimistic on the delivery of the undertakings.

We have to tackle the remaining 30 percent to maintain continuity. I'm cautiously optimistic. We certainly see more panthers today, so I'm optimistic that preservation methods have worked.

So far it feels good to be ahead. I'm cautiously optimistic.

I still say I am cautiously optimistic. As I've said before, I think there's a palpable sense of unrest in this city and I think that's played out.