21.   Banks, such as National Australia Bank Ltd., led the gains.

22.   Banks, whose profit margins widen as rates decline, led the gains.

23.   Bayerische Hypotheken-und Wechselbank AG and Bayerische Vereinsbank AG led the gains after they said they will merge.

24.   BCE Inc. and Northern Telecom Ltd. led the gains.

25.   Big state-owned companies like Telecomunicacoes Brasileieras SA led the gains.

26.   A rebound for demand in electronics probably led the gain, the said.

27.   Alcatel Alsthom SA, a telecommunications company, led gains.

28.   Allianz AG, Dresdner Bank and Munich Re led gains.

29.   Brewer Bavaria SA and Banco Ganadero once again led the gains.

30.   CAC gains were led by SGS-Thomson Microelectronics NV.