91.   Cisco and IBM were also higher, despite persistent concerns about the two tech bellwethers earnings.

92.   Continued fears of dollar-buying intervention by major central banks, a persistent concern of late, was also keeping players from being too aggressive, traders said.

93.   Energy stocks were up, as well, on persistent concerns about fuel costs as winter approaches.

94.   In currency dealings, the dollar stayed in a narrow range amid persistent concerns about economic problems in Brazil and the rest of South America.

95.   Japanese share prices fell for a third consecutive day Tuesday, pulled lower by persistent concerns over the effectiveness of government measures to pull Japan out of recession.

96.   Stocks continued their slide Wednesday amid persistent concerns about corporate profits and rising oil prices.

97.   Stocks were mixed in a volatile session Wednesday amid persistent concerns about rising oil prices and corporate profits.

98.   Stocks were mixed Thursday as the market struggled to rebound despite persistent concerns about corporate earnings.

99.   The dollar strengthened overnight amid persistent concerns about economic problems in Brazil and the rest of South America.

100.   The market has been down this autumn because of persistent concerns about corporate earnings.