1. It follows that at any disequilibrium point, such as point C, economic forces will be pushing the market towards the general equilibrium position. 2. Among the biggest losers were telecom companies and makers of computer microchips, which also pushed the market down yesterday. 3. Bank issues, like Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, which compete with bonds because of their dividend-rich returns, helped push the market up. 4. Advancing energy company issues helped push the market higher. 5. Brand-name issues helped push the market higher. 6. Gold stocks helped push the market down on lower bullion prices. 7. If strong cash inflows have pushed the market up, it stands to reason that a sharp slowdown in cash flows could bring the market down. 8. In addition, falling output from South Africa could help push the market higher. 9. Instead it establishes a target toward which it hopes to drive rates, then uses the sale or purchase of securities to push the market in the desired direction. 10. Market analysts said trading was thin Friday, with no motivation to push the market out of its recent pattern. |