51. U.K. stocks fell as Hong Kong stocks dropped for a second day and an unexpected surge in U.K. retail sales renewed concern interest rates may rise soon. 52. U.S. stocks dropped for a second day after two government economic reports renewed concern the economy may not grow enough to keep corporate profits surging. 53. Wheat jumped as sub-zero temperatures blanketed growing regions, renewing concern that dormant crops could be damaged by the cold. 54. Wheat futures fell after Egypt bought supplies from other countries, renewing concern that export competition for U.S. grains will be strong in the months ahead. 55. Wheat futures, after falling in early trading, rebounded amid forecasts of cold weather in the Plains, renewing concern that winter wheat crops could be damaged. 56. World stock markets fell after Japan suffered its third-biggest bankruptcy in history, renewing concern that corporate profits in Asia will be scarce in months ahead. 57. But concerns were renewed late last month with reports the dioxin-tainted feed may have been distributed more widely than first thought. 58. Cuba is expected to renew its concerns about a U.S. law that allows fleeing Cubans who make it to U.S. territory to remain in the United States. 59. He will undoubtedly make proposals about U.N. reform, and is also likely to renew his concern about the impact of the global economy on poorer nations. 60. Revelations last week that a Chinese aerospace executive gave money to a Clinton fund-raiser renewed concerns about transfers of sensitive technology to China. |