1.   But private investors reacted quickly by buying equities in the small hours of yesterday morning.

2.   AMP investors reacted favorably to the latest twist in the takeover battle.

3.   Analysts said investors were reacting to speculation that Leschly might soon leave the company, a move that could open the door for another merger opportunity.

4.   Analysts said it was not surprising that investors did not react strongly to the announcement of plans that would take so long to unfold.

5.   Analysts said investors were reacting to sales growth that was slower than expected.

6.   And although higher rates tend to brake economic growth, investors reacted favorably.

7.   And in the past two days, the prices of tobacco stocks have fallen sharply on Wall Street as investors have reacted with uncertainty.

8.   And Indonesian investors reacted bullishly.

9.   And with Cisco and its kin so expensive, Sagawa predicted, investors would react badly to a slowdown.

10.   As for the stock market, Saito said its prospects depend more on how American investors react.