1.   Bank stocks fluctuated with bonds.

2.   A lot of people stumble into the wash-sale trap without realizing it, particularly when stocks are fluctuating wildly, as they have this year.

3.   During negotiations in February and March to purchase AudioTalk, the stock was again fluctuating.

4.   Sometimes, it is a little clearer why the stock is fluctuating.

5.   The stock has fluctuated several times this year in response to takeover speculation.

6.   The stock fluctuated the past few day amid speculation that the thrift may be acquired.

7.   Typically, activity in mergers and acquisitions drops off when stocks fluctuate, as companies retreat from the aggressive strategy of buying to a defensive strategy of hunkering down.

8.   While both publicly traded companies have increased sales, their stock has fluctuated in the past year.

9.   Stocks fluctuated as the market struggled to create upward momentum despite concerns about the economy.

10.   Stocks fluctuated in early trading Wednesday while investors grappled with increasing fears that earnings will fall lower in the slowing economy and also tried to do some bargain hunting.