1.   Also, he said investors appeared to think the merger could harm the underlying strengths of the two businesses.

2.   Although a settlement remains in doubt, investors appeared heartened by the news.

3.   AMD expects the new chip to compete favorably against the latest offerings from industry titan Intel, and investors appear to agree.

4.   Analysts said some investors appeared to have bought stocks because the market maintained its ground after a sell-off early last week.

5.   And investors do appear to trust Lloyds TSB with their money.

6.   And prospective investors appear to be getting the message.

7.   Bond investors appear poised to drive interest rates to a two-year low once Congress and Clinton agree on a plan to balance the federal budget.

8.   Both banks have denied any definite merger plans, but investors appear to believe the opposite.

9.   After a week of review, investors appear more comfortable with the purchase and with Boeing, according to analysts.

10.   After a month of nervousness, investors appear to believe that life is good again.