11.   A decline in U.S. interest rates also lifted stocks as investors switched from U.S. bonds into emerging market equities in search of higher returns.

12.   A decline in U.S. interest rates, which can boost company profits by reducing finance costs and encouraging consumer spending, also lifted stocks.

13.   A recovery in U.S. Treasury bonds also helped lift stocks.

14.   A recovery in U.S. Treasury bonds helped lift stocks.

15.   A rally in Eni SpA failed to lift other stocks.

16.   A rally in U.S. Treasury bonds also helped lift stocks.

17.   A stronger Canadian dollar is expected to help lift stocks.

18.   A stronger dollar and a U.S. market advance lifted other stocks.

19.   A stronger dollar and a U.S. market advance will lift other stocks.

20.   But speculation about a break-up has increased in recent months, helping to lift Monsanto stock to a record high.