optimism
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The first reason for Rubner’s optimism is that corporate earnings are about to dominate market chatter for several weeks — and they’re expected to be very strong, on an aggregate basis, once again.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 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 many consumers’ investment accounts have been lifted by soaring stocks indexes, which have been boosted by strong corporate earnings and AI optimism.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
On a recent night in L.A., that digital optimism still existed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
All in all, it seemed to Penelope that a modest amount of optimism could safely be given free rein.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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