1.   Analysts said that coming earnings reports could further bolster the market.

2.   In addition, oil prices would rally further if the API reports further declines in U.S. inventories.

3.   The report furthered concern that the economy may be growing too fast for the Fed to cut rates at its meeting Tuesday.

4.   The reports furthered concern that the yearlong rally in stock prices could falter if an economic slowdown dries up profit gains.

5.   The reports furthered concern that the yearlong rally in stock prices could falter if profit gains dry up.