31.   At one point, there were seven stocks on the New York Stock Exchange with losses for the day for every one with a gain.

32.   At the end of last week there were e-mail messages circulating widely calling on every recipient to buy stock on Monday.

33.   Before slumping Friday, stocks on Thursday broke through the latest of numerous record highs.

34.   Beginning Monday, all stocks on the New York and American stock exchanges will finally begin trading in decimals instead of fractions.

35.   Because most investors have bought stocks on a bet that those conditions will persist, fuel to drive prices even higher may be in short supply.

36.   Better-than-expected results could depress stocks on concern that higher interest rates -- which increase corporate borrowing costs -- are around the corner.

37.   Best stock up on the Zantac now.

38.   Better stock up on Rolaids just in case.

39.   Better stock up on the condoms!

40.   Better-than-expected results could also depress stocks on concern that higher interest rates -- which increase corporate borrowing costs -- are around the corner.