101.   Stocks whose earnings tend to track the economy gained amid the rate cut optimism.

102.   SWEDISH stocks were seen tracking developments in U.S. markets, with stocks sensitive to the economic cycle gaining amid expectations the economy in Sweden and Europe will pick up.

103.   Telephone and financial shares gained amid prospects that the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates unchanged at a policy meeting tomorrow.

104.   SWISS stocks rose, led by exporters such as Novartis AG, after the dollar gained amid concern over the strength of the single European currency.

105.   Stocks whose earnings tend to swing with the economy also gained amid the rate-cut optimism.

106.   Surprisingly strong confidence in the economy boosted service-related shares, which gained amid expectations businesses will increase spending on supplies and services.

107.   The company gained amid cost cutting and a stronger dollar, Schlede said.

108.   The dollar also is seen gaining amid signs that a currency crisis continues to wreak havoc on Southeast Asia.

109.   The dollar also gained amid a fall in the Indonesian rupiah, which fueled concern about an Asian economic meltdown, traders said.

110.   The dollar also gained amid expectations that central banks around the world might try to prop up the currency to help exporters in their own countries.