31. This bull-market view also means that many uncertainties that have made stocks volatile this summer are still seen through rose-colored glasses. 32. Volatile stocks go up just as fast as they go down. 33. While reports of a stronger U.S. economy are supporting the dollar, volatile stock and bond markets are hurting it, traders said. 34. While the adrenaline rush of such a volatile stock thrills some Wall Streeters with the potential for a big payoff, it is downright scary to others. 35. But utility issues fulfilled their role as an alternative to more volatile stocks. 36. Rising yields can hurt stocks by presenting an appealing alternative to volatile stock investing. 37. Rising yields can hurt stocks by presenting an appealing alternative to more volatile stocks. 38. The group cited high interest rates and the volatile stock and financial markets, as well as the downturn in the property market, as reasons for its decision. 39. The Nikkei moved back into positive territory in the afternoon, though, as investors, buoyed by rises in volatile Hong Kong stocks, bought shares. 40. Traders were also watching volatile Hong Kong stocks. |