61.   Although still optimistic about the Rangers, Smith seems less secure in his role than he used to be.

62.   Although the numbers were released after financial markets finished trading for the day, investors are optimistic about the economy.

63.   Although the studies are still preliminary, transplant experts say they are cautiously optimistic about the results so far.

64.   America Online executives, however, told analysts not to get too optimistic about coming quarters, Thompson said.

65.   Americans turned more optimistic about the economy in May, but they are being cautious about opening their wallets, according to reports released Tuesday.

66.   Americans grew less optimistic about their finances this month, according to a Conference Board survey released today.

67.   Although wages have been rising of late, consumers were not so optimistic about increases in family income during the first half of the new year.

68.   Altman, who also participates in research studies, is optimistic about the treatment of hepatitis C.

69.   Among other newspaper companies, Fine at Merrill Lynch is especially optimistic about Times Mirror Co., Tribune Co., and Knight-Ridder Co.

70.   Americans grew less optimistic about their finances this month, judging from a survey by the Conference Board.