21.   Stocks hit record levels for the second straight session Tuesday, buoyed by expectations that the Federal Reserve would lower interest rates later this month.

22.   The construction industry once again led the market, buoyed by expectations of post-quake rebuilding.

23.   Wheat futures were buoyed by expectations for solid weekly export sales as a result of prices being lowered in the recent price slide.

24.   Against the mark, the dollar was higher in mid-afternoon trade, buoyed by expectations that German authorities will permit further dollar gains, dealers said.

25.   Blue-chip prices were buoyed by expectations of cover-buying later in the session ahead the expiry of options and contracts.

26.   Choopong said he expected foreign funds to continue to flow into the local market, buoyed by expectations of further market upside.