11.   Financial markets gained on the employment report because the number of new jobs created in the economy appeared to be moderating.

12.   In the Kansas City Value Line, stock-index futures rose as the bond market gained strength, said Paul Dow, a Kansas City trader.

13.   Investors also expect the market to gain on speculation that Banca Agricola Mantovana SpA and Istituto Mobiliare Italiano SpA are involved in separate merger talks with other banks.

14.   Meanwhile, the condominium market gained ground last month.

15.   Overseas markets gained.

16.   Prices rose in the afternoon, when the U.S. market gained.

17.   Silver markets also have gained in recent weeks amid rising speculative interest.

18.   St. Louis stocks fell slightly, even as the broader market gained, with May Department Stores Co. declining on concern that retail sales may weaken.

19.   St. Louis stocks fell slightly, even though the broader market gained, as local stocks including Anheuser-Busch Cos. declined.

20.   The broader markets gained on optimism that corporate profits will be better than expected.