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

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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.

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A lot of the tech selling is over. And the considerable strength of the U.S. economy is intact, interest rates are low, inflation is not a specter, so money continues to flow into the market.

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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.

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