1.   Bonds set new highs this week as Japanese stocks have sputtered on the gloomy outlook.

2.   Bonds can continue to rise only as long as stocks sputter and boost the relative attraction of fixed-income securities, traders and analysts said.

3.   Bonds can continue to rise only as long as stocks sputter and boost the relative allure of fixed-income securities, traders and analysts said.

4.   The dollar and mark gained as Tokyo stocks sputtered for the third straight day and as Japanese bond yields dipped to new lows.

5.   With stocks sputtering, relatively stable fixed-income securities like bonds become more attractive, Naito said.

6.   Stocks sputtered higher Wednesday, kicked into gear by a surprise takeover bid for Chrysler Corp.