optimistic

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Meanwhile, as the start of earnings season nears, analysts appear to be “more optimistic than normal” in their forecasts for the first quarter, Butters said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

Though last year’s Final Four run ended in bitter heartbreak, Kirstie is more optimistic about UCLA’s chances this year.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The optimistic case is that the war and the resulting supply-chain disruptions don’t last much longer, limiting the damage to hiring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

That could change if current optimistic earnings expectations were to slip, the team adds.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Bongo thinks I’m too optimistic for such an old tree.

From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate