91.   Legislation in Taiwan to allow the local exchange to trade local futures has been stuck amid concern that local investors would speculate in risky commodity markets.

92.   Many investors speculated the Fed would ratchet rates lower to reward Congress for a budget-balancing plan this year.

93.   Mexican stocks could rise for a second day as investors speculate that lower inflation and borrowing costs will strengthen company earnings.

94.   Mexican stocks rose after a benchmark interest rate rose less than expected and investors speculated that slowing inflation would help boost company earnings.

95.   Mobil Corp. led the advance, as investors speculated that cost-cutting measures would help the company weather fluctuations in global demand.

96.   Mortgage bonds outperformed U.S. Treasury notes as investors speculated that higher interest rates will deter homeowners from prepaying the underlying loans.

97.   Mexican stocks gained for a fourth day as investors speculated that a growing economy will fuel consumer spending and boost company profits.

98.   News of the merger led to a rally in drug stocks, as investors speculated that other companies would be acquired.

99.   Nordic forestry stocks rose today, as investors speculate a stronger dollar will raise their profit, after they translate sales in dollars into domestic currencies.

100.   New York metropolitan area stocks fell, led by Warner-Lambert Co. as investors speculated the company may no longer be a takeover candidate.