1.   A big payout could help soothe jittery investors.

2.   But since then, investors have been soothed by evidence that the threat of inflation has eased.

3.   Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, the investment bank that advised Lucent and Avaya on the transaction, also tried to soothe investors.

4.   Official denials of speculation that Juppe might resign failed to soothe investors, as they are also concerned that France cannot effectively cut its record public deficits.

5.   Similarly, Duhalde attempted to soothe investors on Tuesday by telling reporters that his previous statements had been misinterpreted.

6.   STOCKS CLIMB ON ECONOMIC NEWS Stocks rebounded as investors were soothed by reports that the economy remains resilient.

7.   The stock market rebounded Thursday, as investors were soothed by reports that the economy remains resilient and merger activity is still vibrant.

8.   His prepared testimony Wednesday did nothing to soothe investors.

9.   On Wall Street, the tame inflation report failed to soothe investors.

10.   This was the announcement that was postponed until next Monday to soothe foreign investors.