1.   And small-cap funds continued to be solid performers.

2.   Another solid performer was the Putnam group of funds, long known for its fixed-income capabilities.

3.   Both actors are solid performers, with Dunst especially effective.

4.   Both companies are considered solid performers, although Connecticut Mutual, in Hartford, has been hurt in recent years by problem real estate holdings.

5.   Bridges is as solid as ever, and his rapport with Whitaker -- another rock- solid performer -- is delightful.

6.   Cerner Corp., for example, has become extremely serious about holding managers accountable for keeping the stars and solid performers on their staffs.

7.   Casserly went along with Turner, and while Dilfer has at least proved himself a solid performer, Shuler was a bust.

8.   Despite a self-described lack of ambition, however, she has carved a niche in a competitive industry as a solid performer.

9.   Hall recommends Fidelity Diversified International, its flagship foreign fund and a solid performer for many years.

10.   If you are indeed a solid performer, it is also worthwhile to ask if you are sending any signals that may be pushing your manager away.