Sentence examples for on a firm note from inspiring English sources
Blue-chip shares opened on a firm note, on hopes that the Bank of England might deliver a small cut in interest rates at the conclusion of the monetary policy committee at midday.
Stocks opened on a firm note today despite lingering worries about the government's push for a breakup of Microsoft.
Stocks are expected to open on a firm note on this first day of February, building on Fridays rally as well as merger-driven activity in European markets.
Shares in Chinese and other Asian markets began the week on a firmer note, extending gains from Friday after a rally in battered oil prices prompted a rise in global equities.
When the American stock market opened on a relatively firm note, Treasuries trimmed some of those earlier gains.
Speaking at the Presidential Palace, where he was serenaded by schoolchildren and cheered by crowds who pressed their faces against the mansion's green gates, Mr. Aristide touched on a conciliatory but firm note.
Mr. Powell used the session with the Palestinians to take a somewhat firmer note on what was expected of Israel.
People associated with Baron & Budd, a Dallas law firm noted for its work on behalf of plaintiffs in asbestos cases, contributed $77,250, the largest amount, the center found.
ICIS Heren, a market research firm, notes that British prices on Monday reached 93p per therm (p/th), the highest since March 17 2006 (when a combination of an explosion at Britain's main Rough storage facility and a Russian-Ukrainian gas spat spooked the market).
Each patient was examined supine on a firm examination table.
