For the years 1951-1990, based on Standard and Poor's 500, the general trends of stock prices and of earnings have been

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According to the given time period, the general trends of stock prices and earnings have been up. This means that the Standard and Poor's 500 Index experienced an overall increase in its stock price, and companies had an increase in their earnings over the years. This indicates a generally positive trend in the economy during that time period.

For the Years 1951-1990, Based on Standard and Poor's 500