On the fourth try, the upward momentum of his body pulled his right index finger an inch off the floor.

Keeping that upward momentum is important, particularly when $200 million worth of new presses are nearing completion.

And then he had spent the family money in a futile attempt to regain that upward momentum.

"The companies we're buying can create their own upward momentum if the market doesn't recognize their value," he said.

"They have an upward momentum now after a week that was full of uncertainty."

"Without bond market support, stocks will find it difficult to maintain their upward momentum."

The upward momentum of financial companies continued, reflecting the low-interest-rate and low-inflation environment.

The upward momentum appeared to be continuing today.

Stock prices stumbled yesterday, losing the upward momentum gathered in last week's sparkling rally.

The stock market declined yesterday, with signs abounding that last week's upward momentum had been turned around.