21.   U.S. stocks are expected to open mixed as investors assess whether faster growth can outweigh the detrimental effects of higher interest rates on corporate profits.

22.   U.S. stocks are expected to open mixed as investors digest the latest signs of slowing economic growth and a market near record highs.

23.   U.S. stocks are expected to open mixed as rising telecom shares offset a sluggish overall market one day before U.S. congressional elections.

24.   U.S. stocks may open mixed with investors reluctant to make trades before a central bank meeting on interest rates tomorrow and Wednesday.

25.   U.S. stocks opened mixed and the dollar was lower against other major currencies.

26.   U.S. stocks opened mixed.

27.   U.S. stocks are expected to open mixed as investors weigh the likelihood of an increase in interest rates.

28.   U.S. stocks are expected to open mixed as stronger-than-expected earnings from Gillette Co. are offset by rising bond yields.

29.   U.S. stocks are expected to open mixed as unexpectedly strong earnings from Xerox Corp. help offset a decline in tobacco issues.

30.   Asian stocks opened mixed on Tuesday with investors remaining cautious despite the resilience of U.S. markets and the Japanese yen after Russia devalued the ruble.