41.   Depending on how Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori handles the hostage situation, his image might even get a boost, which could also boost stocks, Ketkar said.

42.   During the Depression, the government set up price supports to boost food stocks.

43.   Earnings reports from Gillette and Duracell could boost stocks.

44.   European stocks were also boosted after U.S. stocks gained.

45.   Even so, the company has to do something to boost its stock, analysts said.

46.   Falling bond yields helped boost stocks.

47.   Falling producer prices in the U.S. today eased fears of rising interest rates, which boosted stocks in North and South America.

48.   Falling Treasury bond yields helped boost stocks.

49.   Falling Treasury bond yields also helped boost stocks, signaling that bond investors expect interest rates to drop.

50.   Falling Treasury bond yields will also boost stocks by brightening the outlook for profits later in the year and making stocks relatively more attractive than bonds.