71.   Japanese stocks rose, led by banks amid optimism deregulation proposals will boost earnings.

72.   Japanese stocks rose, led by banks amid optimism the stronger economy will help them write off bad loans.

73.   Japanese stocks rose, led by banks such as Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi Ltd., following proposed accounting changes aimed at strengthening their balance sheets.

74.   Japanese stocks rose, led by banks, on optimism their alliances with foreign counterparts will give them a competitive edge.

75.   Market News JAPAN-STOCKS -- Japanese stocks rose, led by banks on expectations interest rates will remain at record lows.

76.   Michigan stocks fell for the third straight day, led by banks and automakers, as the broader U.S. markets fell after Asian markets suffered further setbacks.

77.   Now the bank has led the way, but there is a strong possibility that it will not win the consensus it says is essential.

78.   Norwegian banks led the rest of Scandinavia into crisis by a year or two and seem to be recovering ahead of the rest.

79.   Oliver Heieck, a spokesman for Fresenius Medical Care, declined to say which bank would lead the sale or what investors are being targeted.

80.   PORTUGUESE stocks rose, led by banks, as U.S. and European markets resumed their rally after the Federal Reserve yesterday decided not to raise interest rates.