optimism

Example Sentences

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As contrarian analysts have long noted, markets are far more likely to rally during times of extreme pessimism than extreme optimism.

From MarketWatch

Their work is raising optimism that future pain medications could deliver relief without the life-threatening side effects associated with today's opioids.

From Science Daily

“Investors are feeling more optimism,” said Hans Humes, chief executive of Greylock Capital Management, an investment fund that owns a range of Venezuelan government bonds.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hopefully, the Street’s optimism about some industrial stocks translates into better performance for more of the manufacturing sector.

From Barron's

The longer-term picture, however, offers reasons for optimism.

From Barron's