51.   In fact, the market rewarded companies that announced layoffs, believing such steps will help boost profits.

52.   Intel drove the Dow Jones industrial average and the Nasdaq composite sharply higher Monday as investors rewarded the company for its strong growth prospects.

53.   Investors rewarded companies withstanding a slowing economy and slumping consumer confidence.

54.   Investors Wednesday again punished and rewarded companies depending on their earnings outlook.

55.   Investors rewarded other companies for beating earnings projections.

56.   Investors rewarded other companies for posting positive results.

57.   Investors Wednesday again punished or rewarded companies depending on their earnings outlook.

58.   Investors also rewarded companies that posted better-than-expected profits.

59.   Investors on Monday rewarded companies that beat lowered earnings expectations.

60.   Investors rewarded companies that were bullish about their future.