21.   Shares of companies that tend to track the performance of the broader economy, known as cyclicals, advanced on growing optimism about the outlook for economic growth.

22.   Shanghai B shares rose, approaching three-month highs, amid growing optimism about first-half corporate earnings.

23.   Share prices are expected to continue their upward climb next week on growing optimism about the economy.

24.   SPANISH bonds closed the week higher amid growing optimism that a new government will soon be formed and interest rates will continue falling.

25.   Ssanyong Group shares rose on growing optimism Daimler-Benz AG of Germany will increase its stake in Ssangyong Motor Co., becoming its largest shareholder.

26.   Still, some indicators suggest growing optimism about future growth.

27.   The stock market soared to record levels again Tuesday on growing optimism about corporate profits and a stable economy.

28.   There is evidence of better health habits and growing optimism among the younger men the magazine is targeting.

29.   To be sure, there have been some signs of growing optimism in the economy over the past several weeks.

30.   Traders said computer chip-related stocks climbed on growing optimism that prices for computers and chips will stop falling.