51. And productivity gains are likely to continue for years to come, as new uses for computers are still being invented, Greenspan said. 52. And the gains were substantial. 53. And there are productivity gains in other sectors, too, Shilling said, pointing to the efficiencies of mass-market retailers like Wal-Mart and Home Depot. 54. And the gains are likely to be registered in traditional media like national cable and broadcast television networks, he added, as well as in the new media. 55. And when stocks recover, it is common for gains to be concentrated in a few days or weeks. 56. And the gains are not only from eliminating travel time. 57. And while income growth has been strong, the gains have been concentrated in the top niches of the notoriously cyclical financial services sector. 58. And with the market in a broad rally, one that encompasses small, medium-sized and large-capitalization stocks, price gains have been tremendous. 59. And there have been significant gains in jobs. 60. Another gain is forecast for factory orders during April, but not as strong as March. |