1.   Among reasons listed by Perriss for those gains were accelerating economic growth in European nations like Germany and Italy and recoveries in some economically battered Asian markets.

2.   Mobius is looking for value by buying in the battered Thai market, Rocco said.

3.   Only learning from the former can restore confidence in the battered market economy.

4.   When Madden considers moving into a battered market, he looks first at government policy to see if steps have been taken to return the economy to solid footing.

5.   Adding to our woes of a badly battered market, we still have to contend with the problem of a weak ringgit.

6.   Analysts say quicker recoveries in stock prices indicate the battered market is ready to rally.

7.   Battered Asian markets rebound, Japan seen as key.

8.   But risk takers could look for a spot to start buying into the battered market.

9.   Hong Kong stocks staged a colossal rebound Wednesday, powered by a rise on Wall Street that brought respite to battered markets around Asia.

10.   Many analysts expected investors to seek out buying opportunities in the battered market today.