His leadership alone makes investors more comfortable.

He's competent. The restructuring of Linde is to his credit.

Acquisitions are evidence of the strength of companies in Europe. Balance sheets are glowing with health.

If we do that, it would take three hours to get down the line.

In my opinion it was a good deal.

If Ackermann has to go, it would be an exit that he doesn't deserve and that wouldn't have happened in any other country.

Siemens and DaimlerChrysler's results were better than expected and on the macro side, the U.S. labor market data is positive for a cyclical recovery.