Vodafone may have released upbeat performance data on Monday, saying it had added 4.5 million new customers for the three months to 30 June and that earnings were "robust", yet U.K. newspapers reported over the weekend that institutional investors representing up to 15% of the group's capital were plotting to vote against Sarin's reelection at the company's annual meeting on Tuesday.

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All this gives fund managers neat trends to work with for the first time in months, as upbeat fund performance data show.

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Despite the loss, Murray was upbeat about his performance in Australia, which included his first five-set victory over Federer at a major.

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Carly actually disappointed with her cover of "All I Want for Christmas Is You, " suggesting maybe she can't really handle upbeat tunes, performance-wise.

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Still, an upbeat outlook and strong performance from lesser-known areas of the company are a welcome surprise.

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Despite their poor defending, Trewick was upbeat about his side's performance.

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