21.   He cited GM and Olin in an annual letter to shareholders discussing how Franklin Mutual planned to find cheap stocks amid record market highs.

22.   He cited GM and Olin in an annual letter to shareholders that explained how Franklin Mutual planned to find cheap stocks amid record market highs.

23.   Hopewell Holdings Ltd., the engineering company, posted the biggest gain among index stocks amid speculation a Chinese party may buy a stake in the company.

24.   Hong Kong stocks rebounded, led by Hong Kong Telecommunications Ltd., as investors seek a haven in utility stocks amid the regional stock rout.

25.   In Singapore Friday, stocks were mixed as a gain in Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. offset a drop in property stocks amid expectations consumer borrowing rates are poised to rise.

26.   Investors are deterred from buying stocks amid slumps in the stock markets in Hong Kong, Thailand and Indonesia, traders said.

27.   Investors are wary of committing new funds to stocks amid concern that prices may be higher than justified by prospects for earnings growth.

28.   Investors sold stock amid concern shares held for computer-guided trading may be dumped as contracts expire.

29.   Investors bid up the stock amid expectations that a housing shortage will worsen as growth accelerates.

30.   Japanese stocks amid uncertainty over the economic policy of the government following weekend elections and the outlook for corporate earnings.