51.   Houston-based energy companies led the way, as investors speculated that stable interest rates and rising oil and natural gas prices will boost earnings this year.

52.   In a host of new technologies, American companies lead the world.

53.   Indonesian stocks rose led by companies that benefit from a weaker currency.

54.   Insurance companies have led the battle in favor of it.

55.   Insurance companies led the way, but now manufacturers and other kinds of companies are following.

56.   Interest-sensitive financial-services companies led the market lower as long-term interest rates soared after the jobs report.

57.   Iron ore miner Cia. Vale do Rio Doce and telephone companies led the rise.

58.   Interest-sensitive financial-services companies led the market lower.

59.   Japanese companies are leading the way, hoping to cement their dominance in a region they regard as their backyard.

60.   Japanese stocks may continue their slide, led by companies that depend on domestic sales, as investors grow more pessimistic about the prospects for an economic upturn.