The expectation was that interest rates would stay the same for a while yet. The market came off a bit after that comment to the contrary.

It is not in your interest to pull one over on the other side and get them to make a bad deal. You want the situation to be justifiable and reasonable while getting what you want. The two of you might be doing deals in the future.

He had a lot of hats. But, in all his jobs, his number one interest was always what was best for Kings Park.

Clients have been talking the economy up and the numbers which came out today did them some justice. It's the sort of thing that can get people interested in stocks again, coming after the reporting season.

U.S. markets were firmer, gold was a bit better, commodities are OK, so all is forgiven.

The expectation is that, over time, interest checking and money market rates will continue to increase, especially if the Federal Reserve makes more rate increases.