81.   Nationally, office buildings have become a more attractive investment as a growing economy and a dearth of new construction haws pushed vacancy rates down and sent rents higher.

82.   Mutual funds and life insurance companies are attractive investments, said fund managers, because they offer a high growth rate through portfolio diversification in an expanding market.

83.   No matter how attractive a particular investment may appear in the short term, any unsavory conduct could hurt its long-term performance.

84.   Now that money is coming back in, will Fidelity decide to close the fund again for lack of attractive investment outlets?

85.   On the other hand, depressed valuations for venture-financed companies make for attractive investment opportunities for companies with good business plans.

86.   Optimism grew that interest rates will fall and make equities a more attractive investment.

87.   Others lost big tenants and were no longer attractive investments for their owners.

88.   One bright spot for the industry is that real estate shares have become a more attractive investment for pension funds.

89.   Owners and industry officials say the new construction was rooted in changes that had made airport hotels a more attractive investment in recent years.

90.   Precious metals investors are watching for the possibility that an extended budget stalemate could drive down bond and stock prices and make gold a relatively more attractive investment.