21.   A repurchase program would help boost MCI shares, analysts said.

22.   A raft of strong profit reports from the likes of Intel Corp. and General Motors Corp. helped to boost shares.

23.   A rising dollar underpinned stock markets, boosting shares of exporters like BASF AG.

24.   A stronger dollar also boosted export shares.

25.   A report that U.S. inflation rose less than expected also boosted British shares.

26.   A plunging dollar boosted shares of U.S. exporters.

27.   A recovery in Brazilian stocks also boosted shares in Peru and other Latin American markets.

28.   A stronger dollar and weaker yen often boost utility shares by lowering the cost of the oil and coal they use to generate power.

29.   A strong construction industry helped boost shares in cement stocks, offsetting the metal stocks.

30.   A stronger bond market also helped stocks, boosting shares in companies with large bond holdings.