21.   Hong Kong trading generally lacked direction.

22.   In currency dealings, the dollar moved in a narrow range, lacking clear direction amid a lack of major market-moving news.

23.   In New Zealand, the key stock index finished at its lows, with brokers saying the market lacked direction.

24.   In the absence of any sensitive economic news, the market lacked direction.

25.   Lacroix loves to mix it up, but this show lacked direction, verve and, at times, even taste.

26.   Lacking clear direction Thursday, some investors sought safety in well known, blue-chip stocks.

27.   So, lacking clear direction, some investors sought safety in well known, blue-chip stocks.

28.   So, lacking clear direction, some investors sought safety in widely held, blue-chip stocks.

29.   Some commentators accuse both the government and organizing committee of lacking direction.

30.   The market has lacked clear direction, in spite of the fact it appears unlikely that the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates again.