11.   Blitzer takes readers through discussions of business cycles, policy-makers and more-specific influences on the markets such as inflation, oil prices and corporate mergers.

12.   Both sides are preparing for what would be the biggest courtroom challenge to a corporate merger in American history.

13.   A Chinese fad for corporate mergers aims to prove bigger companies make for bigger earnings.

14.   A Justice Ministry committee yesterday said the government should simply administrative regulations to promote corporate mergers and acquisitions.

15.   A record pace for corporate mergers is boosting investment banking fees.

16.   A record pace of corporate mergers contributed to profit gains at most securities firms in the first three months of this year.

17.   A recent column on points to ponder prompted reader Trey Henderson to send along these examples of proposed corporate mergers made in heaven.

18.   Adams was sharply critical of the Reagan administration for allowing big corporate mergers.

19.   All were helped by buoyant stocks, low interest rates and record levels of corporate mergers.

20.   Brokerages have surged as rallying stock and bond markets, buoyant underwriting and a record pace for corporate mergers boosted Wall Street profits.