1.   Amid the recent financial and economic turmoil in Asia, Brazil stands out as one of the only emerging markets international investors favor.

2.   Black investors favor funds over individual stocks, Asians the reverse.

3.   Competition for investor favor grew keener.

4.   One industry indicator pointed to growing investor favor for chip-makers.

5.   This reflected strength in high-technology issues, which have regained some investor favor despite the runup in interest rates.