61.   U.S. stocks are seen opening mixed amid concern that worse-than-expected holiday sales will hurt corporate profits this quarter.

62.   U.S. stocks were mixed amid concern about how fast corporate profits can grow.

63.   U.S. stocks were mixed amid concern that higher interest rates will erode company profits.

64.   U.S. stocks were mixed amid gains in retail and health-care shares and losses in technology issues.

65.   U.S. stocks started the third quarter mixed amid caution about the outlook for interest rates and a key economic report Thursday.

66.   U.S. stocks were mixed amid anxiety about the budget deadlock in Washington and concern that the Federal Reserve will put off lowering interest rates until next year.

67.   U.S. stocks were mixed amid concern that disappointing second-quarter corporate profits could sap investor enthusiasm for equities.

68.   U.S. stocks were mixed amid concern that earnings in the second and third quarters will be weak.

69.   U.S. stocks were mixed amid concern that rising Treasury bond yields could hurt corporate profits.

70.   U.S. stocks were mixed amid signs that slackening demand for computer products will deflate profits for high-technology companies.