The thing about the acquisitions is it shows companies are looking and seeing value in the marketplace, and that spurs investors' interest.

Every day you are getting new downgrades and (target) price cuts that add fuel to the downside fire. It's end-of-season tax selling and at the same time you have earnings fears.

People are still concerned about the Asia-Pacific Rim, there are noises from some of the brokerages that PC demand is starting to slow -- that is what's sending investors looking for an alternative place to put their money.

People are still concerned about the Asia-Pacific Rim, there are noises from some of the brokerages that PC demand is starting to slow -- that is what's sending investors looking for an alternative place to put their money,

Every day you are getting new downgrades and (target) price cuts that add fuel to the downside fire, ... It's end-of-season tax selling and at the same time you have earnings fears.

[For the markets,] the real issue is the election, ... The Pitt issue has been going on for a couple weeks. I don't think it will matter for the markets.