31.   In addition to semiconductor shares, communication equipment, broadcast and trucking issues gained.

32.   In Europe, medium-sized drug issues gained the most.

33.   Metal issues gained, reflecting robust construction activity.

34.   Metals issues also gained as fund managers sought investments in producers of metals other than gold while still maintaining a balanced portfolio, analysts said.

35.   Mining issues gained.

36.   Metal issues gained on higher commodity prices.

37.   Oil issues may gain on tension in the Middle East, raising concern that world oil supplies will be disrupted.

38.   Oil, computer and gold issues gained, while bank and financial issues slipped.

39.   Oil issues also gained from expectations of increased demand for heating fuel as the Northern Hemisphere winter approaches.