11.   Mackie said investors are weighing the likelihood that the next government will be less friendly to investors.

12.   Stocks fell sharply Wednesday as investors weighed the impact that the terrorist attacks and the expected military response would have on the already-sluggish U.S. and global economies.

13.   Stock prices fell and recovered as investors weighed the benefits of lower rates against the effects the slowdown will have on corporate earnings.

14.   Stock prices were mixed as investors weighed the benefits of lower rates against the effects the slowdown will have on corporate earnings.

15.   U.S. bonds were little changed in Asia as investors weighed the odds of another Federal Reserve interest-rate increase when Fed officials meet early next month.

16.   U.S. stocks are expected to open mixed as investors weigh the likelihood of an increase in interest rates.

17.   And the financial markets remained extremely volatile Thursday as investors weighed the implications.

18.   Blue chip stocks rose and high-tech issues struggled to hold their gains Monday as investors weighed further profit warnings because of the weakening economy.

19.   Investors are weighing whether the Federal Reserve needs to lower short-term rates another notch to further stimulate economic activity.

20.   Stock prices were mixed today, as cautious investors weighed strong corporate earnings reports against fears of a pending interest rate hike.