31.   Investors watched closely Wednesday as the Prudential Insurance Co. of America took another step toward becoming a publicly traded company.

32.   Investors were watching the hearing to see how the San Antonio-based specialty drug company handled itself.

33.   Investors will also watch government reports on producer prices today and consumer prices tomorrow.

34.   Investors will also watch government reports on producer prices tomorrow, and consumer prices on Thursday.

35.   Investors will be watching as companies report half-year earnings over the next few weeks.

36.   Investors will be watching for new appointments that Cardoso is expected to make on Wednesday.

37.   Investors will be watching for signs companies expect sales to grow.

38.   Investors will be watching key economic indicators scheduled for release next week, including second-quarter gross domestic product, inflation and lending growth.

39.   Investors will be watching reports on inflation and retail sales this week for clues on where bond yields are headed.

40.   Investors will be watching that number closely for clues as to whether the Federal Reserve will boost rates to stem inflation.