71.   But even trying to do so could undermine investor confidence and undo recent progress on inflation and the stability of the ruble.

72.   But Grasso said the markets needed to reopen, both to restore investor confidence and to honor those killed and injured at their everyday jobs.

73.   But investor confidence collapsed as the company continued to lose money and failed to meet promised profit forecasts.

74.   But it appears the board felt that with investor confidence ebbing, it could not afford to have Watson in charge for the rest of this year.

75.   But it should add to the volatility, which could damage investor confidence.

76.   But many market watchdogs at the federal and state level say they fear the proposed changes will shake investor confidence in the fairness and honesty of the American markets.

77.   But most observers believe China so desperately needs the expertise and access to the foreign capital Hong Kong offers that its officials will take care to protect investor confidence.

78.   But Madden predicted investor confidence would grow as governments tackle banking crises and corporate bankruptcies.

79.   But Sybase may be too busy winning back customers and investor confidence to hurt Oracle.

80.   But the recent loss of investor confidence may be far more damaging, said Steve H. Hanke, a professor of applied economics at Johns Hopkins University.