41.   Prices got a lift as a Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia monthly report bolstered confidence in the strength of the economy.

42.   Retail stocks were in favor amid hopes that expected tax cuts later this year will bolster consumer confidence.

43.   Shares of computer, semiconductor and software companies were the biggest gainers, as the prospect of renewed economic growth bolstered confidence that businesses will keep upgrading their technology.

44.   Sitting at one downtown stop guarded by three soldiers, Lilian Sananess said the added protection had done little to bolster her confidence.

45.   Some teams prefer to break in rookies against weaker teams, to bolster their confidence, but Manuel said before the game that he saw no sense in this.

46.   Still, Mitchell and others said they found that on-line discussions bolstered their confidence about investment choices.

47.   Still, the plunging rates since the adoption of the crash program have bolstered confidence.

48.   Such numbers bolster confidence that the agencies provided some level of assistance to everyone who wanted it, officials said.

49.   Strong demand at a bond auction yesterday also bolstered investor confidence.

50.   Such moves have reduced budget deficits and bolstered the confidence of foreign investors.