1.   The nearly unchanged market eased some investor concerns that stocks are in for a long, hard decline.

2.   While slumping Asian markets have eased pressure on the port, construction in and around the port has already started to fuel complaints about congestion.

3.   And, Greenspan said, strong financial markets will ease the impact of an economic slowdown from reduced federal spending.

4.   Greenspan specifically noted in his speech that new claims for unemployment benefits have been rising in recent weeks, indicating that tight labor markets may be easing.

5.   Last Tuesday, the market eased again slightly on renewed fears of corporate failures and that more local companies could be facing receivership.

6.   Labor markets are easing and wage increases are moderating.

7.   Many are now betting that tight markets will ease by March or April.

8.   Small farmers markets have eased shortages in cities, but prices are high, Morton said.

9.   Stocks rose modestly Friday on employment data that offered cautious optimism that an extremely tight job market was easing slightly.

10.   Stocks were mixed Friday on employment data that offered cautious optimism that an extremely tight job market was easing slightly.