101.   Still, investors like the fundamental backdrop in the U.S. -- an expanding economy with falling interest rates and growing profits.

102.   Still, some value investors like what they see.

103.   Stock investors would also like another rate cut soon to assure them that even if the economy falls into a recession, the recovery will be quick.

104.   The desire for stability is why investors would like to see Karmazin remain at Viacom.

105.   The Indonesian investor likes the anti-cyclical nature of the food business.

106.   The investors would also like to see the finalized sale of three big state-owned banks.

107.   The other three plantation stocks that investors like are Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd., Kumpulan Guthrie Bhd. and IOI Corp. Bhd.

108.   This is the sort of talk investors like to hear.

109.   Though many investors may like the long-term prospects those companies, the stocks often are sold in times of uncertainty.

110.   To be sure, not all investors like both groups.