21.  The board yesterday warned its fourth-quarter profit will be less than expected because of declining commodity prices and lower valuations of its stock positions.

22.  This implies more stability for American investors in Europe and thus somewhat less need to hedge stock positions.

23.  This heightened investor concern about holding big stock positions over the weekend when further violence might occur while the markets would be closed.

24.  Billionaire investor Warren Buffett cringes at the idea of revealing the huge stock positions he buys and sells for Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

25.  He had a great ability to influence the badla rates to his advantage, depending on his stock position.