41.   U.S. stocks may open mixed as rising Treasury bond yields are balanced by renewed optimism that retailers and airlines will record unexpectedly strong profits.

42.   U.S. bonds rallied amid renewed optimism the Federal Reserve will trim interest rates as long as inflation and growth show no sign of accelerating.

43.   U.S. bonds recovered from an initial loss after comments by Federal Reserve Gov. Janet Yellen renewed optimism the central bank could cut interest rates soon.

44.   U.S. stocks are expected to open higher amid renewed optimism that the budget impasse in Washington will be resolved, clearing the way for further interest rate cuts.

45.   U.S. stocks rose as falling bond yields renewed optimism the economy and profits have room to expand.

46.   U.S. bonds rose amid renewed optimism the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates later this year as long as inflation stays in check.

47.   U.S. notes and bonds rose after comments by Federal Reserve officials renewed optimism the central bank will cut interest rates soon.

48.   U.S. stocks rose amid renewed optimism that the budget impasse in Washington will be resolved, clearing the way for further interest rate cuts.

49.   U.S. stocks surged as falling bond yields renewed optimism that profits have room to expand.

50.   After reaching the semifinal of the European Championship and losing to eventual titlist Germany only on penalties, there is renewed optimism in the England camp.