11.   Hence his reaction that the numbers showed the economy to be sputtering.

12.   Investors concerned that the economy would sputter or fall into recession this year were surprised by reports today and last Friday showing surges in industrial output and job growth.

13.   Japanese bonds rose, with the benchmark yield dropping to a record low, as investors expressed confidence reports next week will confirm the economy is sputtering.

14.   Now, the economy is sputtering, possibly hurting ticket sales.

15.   SHARES DIP IN LACKLUSTER TRADING Investors feared the rally on Friday would fizzle like other advances this year as corporate profits continue to shrink and the economy sputters.

16.   Still, borrowers may not see rates fall much more until bond traders see more evidence that the economy is sputtering.

17.   Technology stocks were the market leaders today as signs the economy is sputtering sent investors looking for shares of companies whose earnings will grow the fastest, analysts said.

18.   The economy is sputtering some after the longest expansion in American history, but the government still has significant resources.

19.   They say they are keeping it for a rainy day, in case the economy sputters.

20.   When the global economy sputtered last year, drug stocks were favorites because of their steady earnings streams.