61. Fletcher forestry shares gained on news of log price increases in Japan and Korea, which may boost company profits. 62. GERMAN shares gained, led by automakers and banks, as the dollar climbed against the mark and domestic bonds strengthened amid easing concern about an interest rate rise. 63. Hong Kong shares gained amid diminishing concern that companies there will default on their debt. 64. ICOS shares have gained on the expectation that Lily and ICOS will try to get Cialis approved for sale later this year. 65. IBM shares also gained this week. 66. Insurance shares gained on hopes for profit growth in the wake of recent raises in auto insurance premiums. 67. Iomega Corp. shares gained for a third day amid expectations of increased disk-drive sales and rising short interest. 68. Its shares may have gained on speculation the thrift industry will continue to consolidate to boost market share and profitability, as well as expectations of lower interest rates. 69. Japanese stocks rose as banking shares gained on increased optimism over the outlook for the industry and a weaker yen boosted exporters. 70. Japanese stocks rose as bank and retail shares gained on improved profit expectations while several major exporters benefited from signs the U.S. economy will remain strong, traders said. |