21.   Turner stock rose today, reflecting increased optimism the company will sell out to Time Warner, analysts and traders said.

22.   While bond yields already reflect optimism that the federal government will bring spending in line with revenue, investors anticipate even lower rates once an accord is reached.

23.   A better-than-expected consumer confidence report sent stocks slightly higher Tuesday, reflecting some optimism among investors that the economy may be stronger than thought.

24.   Corn futures prices rose strongly Friday on the Chicago Board of Trade, reflecting optimism about export demand.

25.   Despite waning optimism in July, Franco said the reading reflected cautious optimism among consumers that the economy will rebound later this year.

26.   His comments reflected growing optimism on the part of the United Nations.

27.   Reflecting optimism that a new prime minister will move on the economy, the U.S. dollar fell against the yen Friday after Kajiyama announced his candidacy.

28.   Reflecting that optimism, the European Central Bank has kept key interest rates unchanged despite a rash of cuts in the United States, Britain and Japan.

29.   The European Central Bank kept its main interest rate unchanged Thursday, reflecting optimism about European economic growth despite concerns that a U.S. slowdown could spread across the Atlantic.

30.   The work reflected the optimism of his youth, and he hoped it would stand forever.