41.   Investors are speculating that evidence of slowing U.S. growth may prompt the Federal Reserve to lower its target for overnight lending between banks in the months ahead.

42.   Investors are speculating that slower economic growth in coming months will let the Federal Reserve delay raising interest rates.

43.   Investors are speculating the high prices will boost zinc stock earnings.

44.   Investors are speculating the phone company will report strong first-quarter earnings.

45.   Investors have speculated that Dallas-based Box Energy might consider a buyout offer in the wake of a board and management shakeup this summer.

46.   Investors may be speculating the utility will be able to cut costs further in coming years, which could boost profits.

47.   Investors speculated the report eased pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise benchmark rates to rein in inflation.

48.   International Paper led gainers in the Dow as investors speculated that paper prices will rise in coming months.

49.   In Venezuela, stocks rose for a fourth session on Friday as investors speculated that the economy will rebound this year.

50.   Investors are also speculating the recent spate of central bank gold sales will ebb in the coming year, which may lift prices further, analysts said.