61. Although the Fed chose not to raise interest rates Tuesday, concern that it might soon do just that could keep a lid on stock prices. 62. Among several analysts, however, there is a growing consensus that heavy cash inflows into mutual funds are driving stock prices higher. 63. Although sagging year-end stock prices have tamed the biotech bull market, industry boosters are hopeful that January will ring in a new round of public financings. 64. Although stock prices do not directly affect the economy, most economists believe that a bull market makes people feel wealthier and encourages them to spend more. 65. Although the airlines have been struggling with slow demand, falling oil prices helped boost their slumping stock prices Friday. 66. Among the reasons traders cited for dollar bullishness is the surge in Japanese stock prices. 67. Amelio is praised for decentralizing National Semiconductor and producing a four-fold increase in its stock price in four years. 68. Although the outlook is bright for corporate earnings, economic growth and inflation, some money managers are concerned that stock prices already reflect the most optimistic outcome. 69. American owners of Mexican stocks took the biggest hit, suffering not only from the devaluation but also from falling stock prices. 70. Americans borrowed too much, stock prices were historically high, the dollar was too strong, and business over-invested in technology. |