41.   Investors were cheered by the news.

42.   Investors were cheered by stronger-than-expected microprocessor sales, although the chipmaker said it sees no evidence yet of a broad economic recovery.

43.   Investors were further cheered by some good earnings news.

44.   Investors were cheered by the upbeat outlook.

45.   Investors also were cheered by reported measures hammered out by the LDP to stabilize the financial system and bolster the economy, traders said.

46.   Investors were also cheered by news indicating Cisco Systems would not further reduce its performance outlook.

47.   Investors were cheered by economic news released earlier.

48.   Investors were cheered by the stronger-than-expected interim earnings several banks have reported recently.

49.   Japanese investors were cheered by continued gains in high technology companies reliant on international sales.

50.   Moderating activity will keep inflation under control, the thinking goes, which has cheered bond investors in particular.