21.   Stocks narrowly fluctuated, and the Nasdaq market in particular struggled to maintain a slim advance in the first hour of trading.

22.   Stocks narrowly fluctuated, and the Nasdaq market in particular struggled to stay in positive territory.

23.   The broader market also struggled.

24.   The broader market also struggled in the early going.

25.   The market has been struggling for months with worries about profits and whether stocks are fairly valued in light of the slowing economy.

26.   The market has struggled in recent sessions as investors absorb mixed earnings reports and outlooks that have made it difficult to discern whether business is improving.

27.   The markets have been struggling amid a flurry of robust data undermining hopes for steady, noninflationary growth.

28.   The market again struggled to rebound as investors unloaded shares of companies they felt were likely report poor third-quarter results.

29.   The markets struggled amid expectations The Bank of England will raise interest rates on Thursday, speculation that adversely affected shares of banks, mortgage lenders and retailers.

30.   The market struggled throughout the session to hold its gains largely because investors were uneasy about Bristol-Myers.