optimism
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But while tech analysts on Wall Street expect cash flows to explode in 2028, that same optimism isn’t reflected by analysts covering other sectors.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
Investors’ optimism failed to extend to other tech stocks: Every other member of the Magnificent Seven ended the day in the red.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
There is evidence, more mixed, that business optimism has also perked up in recent months, possibly because of earlier falls in energy prices, though this has been clouded by anticipation of possible tax rises.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
But new mediation efforts at the UN's gathering of world leaders in New York this week offered some optimism of progress toward a deal.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
Once you get past thinking fat you can see that Albert’s special quality is optimism, because Albert actually believes he will be thin someday, and says so.
From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson
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