The key word coming into the week was fear and that fear didn't turn to panic so the key word going out of the week is hope.

Disappointment can go away faster than the panic.

The Dow [showed] some resolve. I think it [had] to do with a key report on employment that indicates the jobs picture may be firming up.

I don't think anyone thinks we're going to just turn around and just rebound ? those days are over. So far I'm encouraged.

A lot of [financial companies] report this week. This might be some speculation that we'll see some visibility from the group.

The bears came out this week and didn't spook everyone off. When the market was too weak, there were buyers and as long as there are buyers on weakness we're OK.