71.   Metal stocks gained for the first time in five sessions, after their lower share prices made them more attractive to investors.

72.   Minnesota stocks gained for a second day, boosted by Northwest Airlines Corp. and gains in several technology companies.

73.   Minnesota stocks, led by Minnesota Educational Computing Corp., CyberOptics Corp. and Chronimed Inc., gained for a fourth straight day on investor hopes for stronger corporate profits.

74.   May offered the smallest monthly gain for retailers so far this year, even though February and April tend to have more laggard sales.

75.   More than four shares gained for each that declined.

76.   More than one share gained for each that lost.

77.   More than one stock gained for each that lost.

78.   Most mining companies gained for a second day on expectations of higher commodity prices.

79.   More than eight stocks gained for every seven that fell on the New York Stock Exchange.

80.   More than four stocks gained for each that declined in a shortened two-hour trading session that followed the New Year holidays.