21. Banking stocks rose after a weeklong drop in bond yields showed signs of holding. 22. Auto companies rose after an industry group reported exports nearly doubled in the first five months of this year. 23. BCE and other shares linked to changes in interest rates rose after the U.S. Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged yesterday. 24. Banks also rose after winning a reprieve from an interest-rate hike. 25. Banks rose after an adviser to president-elect Kim Dae Jung said the new government will allow massive layoffs in the industry to improve efficiency. 26. Before Connerly, other critics have turned their frowns into smiles, and demoralized supporters have seen their spirits suddenly rise after face-to-face sessions with Clinton. 27. Biotechnology stocks rose after positive news from two of the largest companies in the industry. 28. Bond yields rose after the report on concern that rates would rise. 29. Bond yields rose after the report. 30. Bonds also rose after a report that President Boris Yeltsin was suffering brain spasms was denied by the Kremlin. |