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

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

3.   Analysts have grown optimistic that the computer company can expand sales and earnings more than they had expected.

4.   And consumers grew more optimistic about their economic prospects in July, according to a monthly survey by the University of Michigan.

5.   As each vote came and went, supporters grew more optimistic, and opponents appeared grimmer.

6.   As the end of the first quarter for many public companies approaches, investors are growing more optimistic about the prospect for earnings, analysts said.

7.   Bonds could fall if the tankan shows managers are growing more optimistic about the economy, which could reignite speculation that rates will rise.

8.   A consumer sentiment measure showed American consumers growing optimistic about the economy.

9.   A University of Michigan study said consumers are growing less optimistic about their finances this month.

10.   Additionally, a University of Michigan survey showed Americans grew more optimistic about their finances as the holiday shopping season approached.