The jobs number was fuzzy, even though on balance it helped to perk up the market, ... Based on that number, the market is now factoring in that the economy is not weak enough for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in its Sept. 24 meeting.

At this critical juncture - with the fate (of) our airline and jobs hanging in the balance - the company believes we should return to the table to make meaningful progress toward getting an agreement.

You're talking about something that would be a major, major change. Right now, there is good balance and I think people are pleased.

Techs have gone from terrific to tepid to terrible,

Apache has outperformed the market. It's up 9.8 percent so far this year, ... Apache is a driller that also benefits from increased business overseas. That means that the lower dollar is a benefit to them. They've got a big find in Egypt. It's an independent oil and gas company that I think has lots of room to run. I wouldn't be afraid to buy it here. It's been a market leader even over the last 12 months.

I think it's a constructive move. He's an experienced hand who is clearly effective in dealing with bright, energized thinkers. I don't expect the Senate to have many problems with this nomination.