41. And not every analyst thinks the airline is in over its head. 42. And some analysts hold back on raising estimates even after the company has whispered in their ears that earnings will be better than the analyst had thought. 43. And some analysts think that means that the bull market is nowhere near its end. 44. And some analysts think its future can be bright indeed. 45. As a result, some analysts think the Fed might shy away from raising rates at its February meeting even if growth seems to remain strong. 46. At least one financial analyst thinks so. 47. At least one respected Wall Street analyst thinks so. 48. At the time, many analysts thought the Fed would still have to raise interest rates again later in the year because signs of economic growth were still strong. 49. Based on those reports, some analysts think the economy may be healing itself, without any help from the Fed. 50. Bank of Boston has beefed up its small-business lending operation in New England, and some analysts think that segment could actually benefit from the merger. |