11.   As gasoline prices recently surged anew, a merged Exxon Mobil Corp. reported the biggest profits for a publicly traded company in the history of commerce.

12.   At the opening bell on Thursday, stock prices surged so quickly that traders braced for a major rally.

13.   At the same time, some refinery shutdowns in the Midwest have sent prices there surging about a quarter per gallon.

14.   Because they are running at capacity, any mechanical problems at refineries mean gasoline prices immediately surge.

15.   Bond prices surged early in the day day and gyrated through much of the trading, ending slightly below the highs for the day.

16.   Bond prices surged when trading opened after the Labor Department reported that job growth slackened in August.

17.   Bond prices surged again, with Treasury instruments enjoying their biggest two-day rally since August.

18.   Bond prices surged in response to the muted inflation threat, which raised the chances of lower interest rates in the fall.

19.   Bond prices surged on Friday after a Labor Department employment report showed unexpected weakness.

20.   Bond prices surged on the news and the Australian dollar fell as much as half a U.S. cent.