51. In such a conversion, the fund company agrees to begin redeeming and issuing new shares based on investor demand at a specified date. 52. Investor demand has been strong enough that Goldman can pick and choose the investors it wants to own its stock. 53. Investor demand last week was so low that about eight companies postponed their debt sales. 54. Investor demand was strong. 55. Investor demand exceeded expectations. 56. Investor demand for corporate and global issues also worked favorably for bonds. 57. Investor demand for gold, however, is low. 58. Investor demand is drying up amid falling junk bond prices and concern about rising rates. 59. Investor demand is drying up on concern that higher interest rates will hurt companies with lower credit ratings and that junk bond prices were too high. 60. Investor demand has been focused on securities that offer higher yields and will fall less than government bonds if interest rates do climb as many investors suspect. |