91.   The European Central Bank also promised to support markets, stressing its readiness to step in.

92.   The European Central Bank took its first action Wednesday to support financial markets after the series of terrorist attacks that shook the United States.

93.   The ECB said it was calling for bids on a one-day quick tender, designed to provide liquidity and support normal market functioning.

94.   The ECB said Tuesday it is ready to step in to support markets.

95.   The European Central Bank acted Wednesday on its promise to support markets after the series of terrorist attacks that shook the United States.

96.   The European Central Bank acted Wednesday to support financial markets after the series of terrorist attacks that shook the United States.

97.   The European Central Bank said Tuesday it is ready to step in with payments to support markets after the series of terrorist attacks that shook the United States.

98.   The market was also supported by an overnight advance on futures prices in Chicago Mercantile Exchange overnight.

99.   The investors have been hoping that the International Monetary Fund would announce some aid to the government to support markets.

100.   The market was also supported on Thursday by oil stocks, which were expected to perform well again Friday.