Quotes by Jan Leroy

“Corporate results are coming in a fairly decent way and are better than expected, the market is clearly focusing on the ones that surprise on the upside and are hammering the ones who disappoint.”

“Steel stocks are cheaply valued, theyre cyclical, theyre very well known for their capital destruction during downturns. Now instead of increasing capacity, theyre buying capacity or buying competitors.”

“The sentiment now is outright bullish.”

“Every negative development in the oil price slams the energy stocks. Oil companies are increasingly dependent on higher oil prices because their own costs are also rising.”

“The results were of fairly high quality.”

“Were still positive on the stock. Its clear that ABB, after a downturn, is benefiting from strong demand. Thats very positive, not only for the results but for the outlook in 2006.”

“The mood is very positive. Earnings are supportive.”

“The mood is very positive. Earnings are supportive, the economic data is supportive and theres an M&A frenzy. We think inflation will remain contained.”

“The whole sector is going through the roof. Everybody is guessing what could be the next target.”

“Its a cash machine. The company is well positioned for growth in Latin America and Asia.”