31.   By becoming a cheerleader, Greenspan sent a signal to investors that it was OK to keep bidding up the price of technology stocks.

32.   China investors turned optimistic in January, bidding up share prices on expectations earnings will recover as access to capital improves.

33.   Chilean shares were mixed, as a retreat in utilities limited gains on shares investors bid up that were battered by an expected economic slump in Asia.

34.   Colombian stocks were mixed as Bogota investors bid up Banco Ganadero SA and dumped food company Industrias Alimenticias Noel SA fell in Medellin.

35.   Coca-Cola Co. investors have bid up the stock a third since summer, lifting it to dizzying heights.

36.   Currency traders bid up the yen on expectations that higher Japanese interest rates would increase demand for yen.

37.   Currency traders bid up the yen on expectation that higher Japanese interest rates would increase demand for yen.

38.   Despite persistent concerns about lofty valuations, investors continue to bid up share prices to the surprise of many on Wall Street.

39.   Despite these gains, traders caution that parliamentary dithering over who foots the bailout bill will prevent U.S. and European investors from actively bidding up shares.

40.   Despite the strong earnings, investors failed to bid up bank shares amid concern that rising interest rates will hurt future earnings.