1.   The results encouraged investors expecting earnings disappointments because of a slowing economy.

2.   Mr Hurd said the Conservatives had helped the North-East through its regional policy and encouraged investors.

3.   Also, the government was obliged to sell the shares at a discount to their last-traded price to encourage investors.

4.   And not only is that turmoil encouraging American investors to buy bonds, it is also attracting foreign investors looking for a safe harbor.

5.   AUSTRALIAN bonds were little changed as domestic yields at eight-month highs encouraged investors.

6.   Bonds trimmed some of their earlier declines as a stronger Mexican peso and steady U.S. bond yields encouraged investors.

7.   A slowdown in construction would encourage investors that inflation may not accelerate soon.

8.   A strengthening ringgit encourages foreign investors, as their investments stand to gain in their home currency terms.

9.   A stronger dollar encourages foreign investors, who see the repatriated value of their investments eroded when converted into other currencies.

10.   All that encourages investors, especially when the market trips occasionally and stocks fall to attractive prices.