1.   Also, declining U.S. oil prices pushed oil companies lower.

2.   Analysts said that an uncooperative bond market has made it difficult for stock prices to push higher.

3.   Falling paper and pulp prices will push third-quarter earnings lower for most U.S. forest-product companies as earnings decline for the fourth straight quarter.

4.   Higher fuel prices pushed down shares in air transport companies.

5.   Higher energy prices pushed up wholesale inflation in March, hurt retail sales, and bred consumer consternation at the gas pump.

6.   High gasoline prices may eventually push people to conserve once more.

7.   Higher oil prices certainly push up the headline inflation rate.

8.   Higher oil prices pushed up profits in exploration and production units, which search for oil and gas and pump it to the surface.

9.   Higher grain prices should push wholesale prices up a couple of pennies.

10.   Japanese stocks were mixed as concern over rising oil prices pushed up petroleum shares such as Nippon Oil Co. but prompted declines in utilities.