21.   Index mutual funds often purchase only stocks that are included in this index.

22.   It is not likely that these thrifty friends in need will again ride to the rescue by purchasing the stocks that the baby boomers need to sell.

23.   It urged subscribers to purchase the stock, even as it rose.

24.   Many do it so the executives can purchase stock in the companies, which is often a requirement and gives the executives an incentive to work hard.

25.   More Argentine stocks were purchased by individuals in May than during any month since February.

26.   Nearly all that stock was purchased in November and December.

27.   Not until then are you credited with ownership on the books of the company whose stock you purchased.

28.   Options give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to purchase stock at a predetermined price during a specified time period.

29.   REIT investors often purchase the stocks in part for the attractive dividend yields, analysts said.

30.   Scarborough said the losses may be difficult for public health entities to stomach in the early years, particularly because the stocks were purchased during a bull market.