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

Some of these CEOs are saying we're getting some visibility, but no one is pounding the table.

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.

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.

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.

This week has been a big victory for stocks. We weathered the continuous stream of bad news a lot better and we weren't shocked when companies warned for the third quarter. Investors are starting to forget about the past and focus on the future.