71.   Stocks got a boost from bonds.

72.   Stocks got a further boost when the Bank of Japan cut interest rates early Friday.

73.   Stocks got a lift from a morning rally in the bond market, traders said.

74.   Stocks got an additional boost from mergers and acquisitions.

75.   Stocks got an additional spark from traders anticipating a surge in demand for stocks from a flood of new investment funds starting this week.

76.   Stocks got their boost today from reassurances that the U.S. economy remains strong.

77.   Stocks may get a boost when Sullivan and others accelerate their buying.

78.   Stocks may get an additional boost if politicians officially call an election.

79.   Stocks may not get any help from bonds.

80.   Stocks will get a boost from low interest rates, a weaker currency and corporate cost-cutting, investors said.