1.   Shares of refining companies also rose, buoyed by hopes that rising gasoline and heating oil prices will boost profits.

2.   U.K. stocks rose, buoyed by hopes interest rates can fall further in the New Year, raising growth rates and corporate profits.

3.   Philippine stocks rose sharply Monday along with most other Asian markets, buoyed by hopes of a cut in U.S. interest rates, traders said.

4.   Buoyed by hopes of clinching the series, Indian fielders sprinted to stop boundaries and dived at every possible chance, frustrating the Australians further.

5.   Still, Russian markets steadied Friday, apparently buoyed by hopes of a western-led aid package that would end speculation of a ruble devaluation.

6.   The advance was buoyed by hopes new economic stimulus steps will be proposed by the Japanese government.

7.   The market was buoyed by hopes that the U.S. economy will receive a boost from the holiday shopping season.

8.   Wheat prices zoomed to three-year highs for the second consecutive session Friday on the Chicago Board of Trade, buoyed by hopes for increased world demand.

9.   It was buoyed by hopes that the United States would get a share of Indian and Pakistani orders expected next week, according to Everen Securities analyst Joel Karlin.