51.   Connecticut stocks rose, led by Meta Group Inc., whose shares gained amid expectations the computer consulting company will continue to generate higher earnings.

52.   Computer and telecommunications equipment shares may also gain after unexpectedly strong earnings from Seagate Technology Inc. and Ascend Communications Inc.

53.   Computer shares gained, led by Hewlett-Packard Co. and International Business Machines Corp.

54.   Computer-related shares gained.

55.   Construction shares also gained on expectations they will benefit from increased demand if the cost of financing a house drops.

56.   Drug and transportation shares also gained.

57.   Electronics shares gained on the day amid optimism over growth prospects.

58.   Financial shares also gained, as concern eased that interest rates will soon rise.

59.   Financial services companies shares gained.

60.   Financial shares gained amid rising bonds and signs German inflation is subdued.