51.   Signs that the flow of money into equity mutual funds remains strong also lifted stocks.

52.   Signs the Argentine economy is pulling out of recession also lifted stocks.

53.   Some money managers and economists see the rising tide of retirement investment lifting stocks for years to come.

54.   Speculation Kookmin may buy a stake in Korea Exchange Bank lifted both stocks last month.

55.   Speculation that other companies would report equally encouraging earnings lifted stocks such as Kitagawa Iron Works Co., Toho Zinc.

56.   Some said a sale would lift the stock because bottling was more profitable than the other businesses.

57.   Still, many stocks were lifted by continued signs the country is emerging from a yearlong recession.

58.   Stocks were also lifted by favorable economic news.

59.   Stocks may be lifted today by indications interest rates are unlikely to change for some time, analysts said.

60.   Stocks were also lifted by low U.S. bond yields, which can push investors to seek higher returns in emerging market equities.