71.   With the risks of inflation rising, investors are feeling vulnerable to future interest-rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.

72.   After months of selling on their fears about earnings and the economy and braced for dismal first-quarter results, investors are finally feeling somewhat optimistic.

73.   After months of selling on their fears about earnings and the economy and having been braced for dismal first-quarter results, investors are finally feeling somewhat optimistic.

74.   After months of selling on their fears about earnings and the economy, investors are finally feeling somewhat optimistic.

75.   Analysts said the news made investors feel more secure about a business turnaround next year.

76.   Analysts were pleased with the relative stability, noting the lack of strong selling suggested investors were feeling more comfortable about staying in the market.

77.   Analysts were pleased with the relative stability, saying the lack of selling suggests investors are feeling more comfortable about staying in the market.

78.   Analysts predict that the economic crisis will continue as long as foreign investors feel the question of national leadership succession is unanswered.

79.   Another sign that investors are feeling better about the tech sector could be seen in the issues they sold lower Thursday.

80.   Based on the initial reaction to the NAPM report, investors feel it is less likely that rates will be cut again soon.