11.   Japanese stocks rose, helped by gains on Wall Street and optimism a strong dollar will boost profits at exporters.

12.   Japanese stocks rose, led by electronics exporters such as Sony Corp. and Canon Inc. on optimism their earnings will rise because of the strong dollar.

13.   Japanese stocks rose, led by banks, on optimism their alliances with foreign counterparts will give them a competitive edge.

14.   Japanese stocks rose, led by exporters, on optimism they will be profitable even as the dollar weakens against the yen.

15.   Minnesota stocks rose, led by ADC Telecommunications Inc. and Dayton Hudson Corp., on optimism that a stronger economy will boost corporate profits.

16.   Minnesota stocks rose for a fifth straight day, led by Damark International Inc. and Medtronic Inc., on optimism that a stronger economy will help corporate profits.

17.   Minnesota stocks rose, led by ADC Telecommunications Inc. and Honeywell Inc. on optimism that corporate profits will rise.

18.   Peruvian stocks rose, led by brewery shares, amid optimism that a strong economy would boost consumer demand.

19.   SOUTH KOREAN stocks rose, led by pharmaceuticals and domestic manufacturers amid expectations those companies will report strong earnings for the first half.

20.   Stocks rose, though, led by optimism third-quarter earnings in the computer industry will be unexpectedly strong.