21.   According to one dealer, the market outlook has become more positive with increased industrial purchases.

22.   Brokers said prices were little changed in the absence of positive leads while investors remained uneasy about taking positions in heavyweight blue chips due to the uncertain market outlook.

23.   But in the long run, the market outlook can be expected to firm, said Al Goldman of AG Edwards.

24.   Dealers said the market outlook is extremely uncertain, given present weak economic conditions.

25.   Most investors were cautiously optimistic over the market outlook and snapped up small-capital issues in light of soaring oil prices in overseas markets, Tien said.

26.   The dealer said despite the sharp fall he was still optimistic for the market outlook amid hopes of further foreign fund inflows.