51.   Shares of electric utilities, retail and drug companies fell, while software, semiconductor and computer issues gained.

52.   Shares of oil, electrical equipment, financial and paper companies fell, while semiconductor, drug and tobacco issues gained.

53.   Software issues also gained ground.

54.   So-called defensive issues gained amid expectations that a cut in rates by the Fed will prolong the economic expansion.

55.   The issue gained national attention when ballot measures passed last November in California and Arizona that legalized the medical use of marijuana.

56.   The issue gained national attention when ballot measures passed last November in California and Arizona legalizing the medical use of marijuana.

57.   The issue has gained more attention in recent years as companies held responsible for the pollution are suing their insurers to pay their costs.

58.   The issue has gained impetus because of the task force received input from officials of Enron, the energy giant that has since filed bankruptcy amid a smoldering scandal.

59.   Three issues gained for every two that fell.

60.   Transportation issues gained also gained.