I think the Fed's in a box here, and they really don't have a choice but to raise rates, ... Rebuilding from the hurricane will be an economic positive next year, you have concerns about inflation, and you have the housing bubble. I don't think they can stop.

There is both good and bad news, ... But the big negative from our perspective is the asbestos reserve review. That will leave a cloud over the shares.

Mack has quietly embarked on a restructuring program that should improve profitability and create substantial value for shareholders over the next two years. One wild card catalyst is a potential purchase or merger of equals.