31.   Optimism interest rates could fall boosted the market at the end of week.

32.   Peruvian stocks soared to a fourth straight record as a strong economy and soaring mining shares boosted the market.

33.   Real estate companies gained on hope the Japanese government will cut real-estate taxes and take other measures to boost the market.

34.   Rate-sensitive issues such as banks and utilities also helped boost the market.

35.   RUSSIAN stocks rose amid optimism that record highs for American stocks will boost emerging markets.

36.   Several companies agreed to be acquired at sizable premiums to their Friday closing prices, and the acquisitions boosted the market.

37.   Several acquisitions boosted the market.

38.   Several economic reports could boost the market later this week.

39.   Signs of low inflation boosted bond markets, underscored after German, Swiss and French central banks today left interest rates unchanged.

40.   Some investors questioned whether the move to restrict short selling would lead to fairer trading or do much to boost the market.