31. Coke does business with safe bets such as Wayne Gretzky and Evander Holyfield. 32. Drug stocks including Eli Lilly had been rising this year, in part because investors viewed them as a safe bet in a sluggish economy, analysts said. 33. Drug stocks, considered a safe bet in a sluggish economy, also were hurt by mounting concerns that a stronger dollar could cut profits overseas. 34. Drug stocks in general rose as investors turned to safe bets amid concerns that a slowing economy will reduce earnings at many companies, analysts said. 35. Each one is a safe bet, and a bomb just waiting to happen. 36. DOW RISES AS INVESTORS SEEK SAFETY Investors in search of safe bets sent blue chips sharply higher as technology issues fell. 37. Eisley is a safe bet to be on the roster opening night, while the Mavericks might only be a stopping-off point for Barros and Curley. 38. Even in clearly mediocre eateries, I discovered, bruschetta was generally a safe bet. 39. Godiva and Lindt are usually safe bets, although serious addicts usually have a special favorite. 40. Gold is often perceived as a safe bet against rising bond yields. |