31.   The levels were markedly higher after the weight loss.

32.   The same cheery sentiment could propel the Jasdaq index of over-the-counter shares higher after eight straight days of gains.

33.   The stakes are even higher after back-to-back seasons of incredible disappointment.

34.   U.S. Treasury bonds fell amid concern the Federal Reserve will continue to push borrowing rates higher after boosting them today.

35.   U.S. Treasury bonds were higher after the report, because it suggests the economy is losing momentum and is unlikely to heat up inflation.

36.   Other broad-market indexes also turned higher after spending much of the session in negative territory.

37.   A jump in consumer confidence and durable goods orders brought buyers back to Wall Street Tuesday, sending stocks sharply higher after four straight losing sessions.

38.   A jump in consumer confidence and an increase in durable goods orders brought buyers back to Wall Street Tuesday, sending stocks sharply higher after four straight losing sessions.

39.   Among other active stocks, many retailers were higher after a solid weekend of holiday sales.

40.   Asian stock markets closed mixed Monday, with the key index in Hong Kong edging higher after four straight sessions of losses.