51.   Banks rose as investors factored in the promise of stable rates.

52.   Banks rose as optimism about the government ability to deliver measures to bolster the financial system overwhelmed fallout from a bribery scandal.

53.   Banks stocks rose as investors, who had previously sold on speculation the Bundesbank would raise interest rates, bought shares back.

54.   Banks, such as National Australia Bank Ltd., rose as bond yields fell while building material stocks dropped.

55.   BELGIAN stocks rose as a recovery in the Japanese market, stable interest rates and a continuing rally in U.S. stocks boosted exporters like Solvay SA and Bekaert SA.

56.   BELGIAN shares rose as speculation about further takeovers or alliances in the Belgian banking industry offset a fall in U.S. shares and the dollar.

57.   BELGIAN stocks rose as the U.S. dollar recovered from an early decline, while falling long-term interest rates boosted exporters and financial stocks.

58.   Beyond that point, the tax rises as income rises.

59.   BELGIAN stocks rose as merger speculation, for the sixth consecutive day, boosted Belgian financial companies like Kredietbank NV.

60.   Boeckman suggests, booking trips early, around the end of the year, since many hotels and airlines sell out quickly and prices rise as spring approaches.