21.   Mounting evidence of an economic slowdown which will clear the way to an interest rate cut has helped bolster stocks over the last two days though, Tolosa said.

22.   Optimism that the central bank is set to cut interest rates in the next few months for the third time this year, failed to bolster stocks.

23.   Other stocks were bolstered by gains in Asian markets, traders said.

24.   Several analysts have speculated that Chrysler would then repurchase shares or take other steps to bolster the stock.

25.   Stocks were bolstered too by a rebound in government bonds.

26.   Stocks will be bolstered by the underlying soundness of the economy, Demarco said.

27.   Stocks were bolstered in early trading on Monday by more signs that the economy appears to be recovering.

28.   The announcement failed to bolster stocks.

29.   The company is said to be considering a number of ways to bolster the stock.

30.   The New York Yankees traded for two minor-league pitchers Sunday to bolster their stock of right-handed relievers.