41. But the threat of higher interest rates, which hurt small stocks, is a serious problem for Web investors. 42. By adding to the picture of buoyant economic growth, the retail sales reports could hurt stock because of the prospect of higher rates. 43. Certainly, the financial setbacks alone hurt Raytheon stock. 44. Canadian stocks may be hurt by a weakening dollar, prompting concern the Bank of Canada may raise interest rates next week. 45. Colorado stocks fell for the first time in more than two weeks as falling copper, gold and platinum prices hurt mining stocks. 46. Commodity prices were up slightly, which also might have hurt stocks. 47. Concern interest rates will remain high have also hurt some stocks, since it leads to higher borrowing costs. 48. Concern the slowdown in the U.S. economy could mean chemical prices have peaked wounded U.S. shares yesterday and hurt stocks again today. 49. Concern interest rates will remain high also have hurt some stocks because high rates mean higher borrowing costs. 50. Concerns that a rising dollar will stunt overseas profit growth hurt many stocks, including Golden-based Coors. |