1.   BELGIAN stocks closed lower, although a higher opening on Wall Street erased some of earlier losses from Belgian stocks, such as Delhaize-Le Lion SA.

2.   After opening higher on follow-through buying, the market slid back but maintained its positive tone.

3.   Corn and soybean prices fell after opening strongly higher.

4.   Futures traded overnight fell from early highs, though they still remained above fair value, suggesting a higher opening for the stock market.

5.   Gold, opening higher, fell amid expectations the U.S. Federal Reserve will raise interest rates sooner than expected amid signs inflation is on the rise.

6.   One indicator pointed to a higher opening for the stock market today.

7.   One indicator pointed to a higher opening in stock prices.

8.   One indicator pointed to a higher opening in stocks.

9.   One indicator pointed to a slightly higher opening in U.S. stocks.

10.   One indicator today pointed to a higher opening in U.S. stocks.