1.   Copper rose as a rally in global equity markets eased concern that economic slowdowns would reduce demand for the metal.

2.   Copper rose for a second day as a rally in Asian equity and currency markets raised expectations for stronger demand for metals.

3.   Copper rose for a second day as another decline in London Metal Exchange inventories signaled strong construction and manufacturing demand.

4.   Copper rose for the first time in eight days as stockpiles fell, bolstering expectations that demand will remain tight for the rest of the year.

5.   Copper rose after the eighth consecutive drop in London Metal Exchange stockpiles showed unusually strong demand for this time of year.

6.   Copper rose amid increased demand from U.S. industrial users as a seasonal lull in consumption nears an end.

7.   Copper rose as commercial and industrial users stepped up purchases to take advantage of low prices.

8.   Copper rose for a second day as falling stockpiles indicated demand from construction-related industries may be reviving.

9.   Copper rose on concern rising demand from manufacturers is drawing down inventories.

10.   Copper rose to a nine-month high after a government report showed a larger-than-expected rise in U.S. construction spending.