1.   A University of Michigan survey released today, however, took an opposite stance, saying that consumers became more upbeat this month.

2.   Music piped in became more upbeat, and servers exchanged starched white shirts for casual polo shirts.

3.   The report, taken with signs that consumers were becoming less upbeat about their economic prospects, touched off a rally in the bond market.

4.   Economic data is stabilizing and the tone of corporate forecasts is becoming more upbeat.

5.   Siao said while there may not be any sign at this point of a full economic recovery, investor sentiment has become more upbeat.

6.   The rise in spending occurred even as Americans were becoming less upbeat about current economic conditions, the Conference Board said.

7.   After the recent spate of upgrades to macroeconomic forecasts, investors are now keen to see analysts becoming more upbeat on prospects for corporate earnings.