71.   Many investors stayed on the sidelines awaiting direction from Wall Street, they said.

72.   Many investors stayed on the sidelines, resting after a week of hectic buying and selling.

73.   Many investors stayed out of the market in the early going, which kept volume thin and increased the price volatility.

74.   Many investors were staying out of the market following highly volatile sessions last week.

75.   Many investors were staying out of the markets, watching to see whether U.S. prices can show any lasting strength.

76.   Many investors stayed out of the market in the early going, which kept volume thin and helped fuel the price volatility.

77.   Many investors stayed out of the market, which kept volume thin and increased the price volatility.

78.   Many investors stayed out of the markets Tuesday, watching to see whether U.S. prices can show any lasting strength.

79.   Many investors were staying out of the market, figuring much of the information might come out after London had finished trading for the day.

80.   Many foreign investors have stayed out of the market in recent sessions, said Edwin Siao, trader for institutional sales of Abacus Securities Corp.