51.   With only marginally larger paychecks on the way, consumers will think twice about making big purchases.

52.   Plus, the gloomy economy has made many people even more wary of big purchases.

53.   Americans bought fewer new homes in November as stock market volatility, lower consumer confidence and higher energy prices made people feel less inclined to make big purchases.

54.   Investors, unsure of where the economy is headed, held off on making any big stock purchases Monday and sent blue chip and technology stocks lower.

55.   Many plan investment or big purchases there.

56.   Most analysts, however, agreed that the market sentiment would generally remain weak despite some big purchases from major investors.

57.   Stock market volatility, lower consumer confidence and higher energy prices made people less inclined to make a big purchase.

58.   The acquisition would be the second big purchase for Occidental in recent years.

59.   This category is often volatile from month to month because it includes such big purchases as airplanes.

60.   Transportation is often volatile because it includes such big purchases as airplanes.