1.   Analysts say the outlook on new issue supply remains bright in the weeks ahead, meaning there is not likely to be an oversupply to weigh on prices.

2.   A report released last week said the outlook for U.S. manufacturing activity improved in December as factories geared up to replenish inventories.

3.   They also said the outlook for incomes and living conditions had brightened somewhat.

4.   This week, for example, Westpac Bank and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry said the outlook for investment in plant and equipment is on the decline.

5.   Dealers said the outlook for property stocks seemed to have improved with recent reports of home buyers returning to the market after developers slashed prices.

6.   Some analysts said the outlook of the rupiah and stock market would continue to be bleak until the date of general elections was set.

7.   Fletcher Challenge chief financial officer Ian Donald said the outlook for pulp and paper earnings remained positive.

8.   But both La Varnway and Hogan said the outlook for stocks and bonds remained positive because of the inflows of cash from investors.

9.   The ministry said the outlook for tax revenues in the years ahead was particularly grim.

10.   The New York-based rating agency said the outlook on Softbank was stable given its restructuring efforts.