11.   The increase was fueled by gains in the South, Midwest and West.

12.   Most Asian stock markets climbed higher Thursday, fueled by gains on Wall Street and positive domestic sentiment.

13.   South Korean shares closed sharply higher, fueled by gains in semiconductor stocks after their U.S. counterparts rose Thursday.

14.   Tokyo stocks rose Wednesday for the first time in four days fueled by gains in high technology shares.

15.   U.K. blue-chip shares soared to a fourth consecutive record high closing price on Monday, fueled by gains in pharmaceuticals.

16.   The stock market rally was fueled by gains in high technology and tobacco stocks.