21.   Bank shares gained as investors bet lower interest rates will help them more money on their loans.

22.   Bank shares gained for a third day on expectations that the Federal Reserve will continue to lower interest rates.

23.   Bank shares gained, led by Malayan Banking.

24.   Banking and computer shares gained, along with stocks such as auto parts maker AlliedSignal Inc. that do best in a growing economy.

25.   Banks shares gained, as confidence the IMF will force Indonesia to make changes to its financial industry offset concern that more companies will default on their loans.

26.   Bank shares gained because they are heavily weighted in the market.

27.   Bank shares gained on expectations of an interest-rate cut.

28.   Bank shares such as Malayan Banking Bhd. fell, while Tenaga Nasional Bhd. shares gained.

29.   Bank shares usually gain as interest rates decline because loan demand increases.

30.   Bank, computer and semiconductor shares also gained, while soft drink, food and household products stocks fell.