21. Peruvian stocks gained amid investor optimism that the corporate profits are poised to rise. 22. Peruvian stocks plummeted today as nervous investors withdrew amid a plunge in the U.S. stock market, which later recovered. 23. Peruvian stocks rallied for the third day as the improving economy drove up prices for companies selling consumer goods. 24. Peruvian stocks rose as new loans from the Japanese government boosted investor confidence in the local economy. 25. Peruvian stocks rose as strong metals prices increased expectations for good profits for mining companies. 26. Peruvian stocks rose for a second day, led by cement maker Cementos Lima SA, as domestic pension funds shifted their portfolios to buy more stocks. 27. Peruvian stocks rose for a seventh day as rising zinc prices attracted investors to small mining companies. 28. Peruvian stocks rose for a third consecutive day Thursday, led by zinc miner Volcan SA, on optimism strong economic growth could boost corporate earnings. 29. Peruvian stocks rose for a third day, led by Telefonica del Peru, as investors speculated the phone company will post strong first-quarter earnings. 30. Peruvian stocks rose for the first time in four days, led by brewer Backus y Johnston, amid optimism over low inflation and strong growth. |