1.   Case Corp. led the advance amid optimism the heavy-machinery manufacturer will post robust profits for the fourth quarter.

2.   Computer and software stocks led the advance, which would have been larger except for sliding prices for automakers and retailers.

3.   Money center banks, telephone and software issues led the advance.

4.   Declines led advances at the end of the trading day.

5.   Altos Hornos de Mexico SA, Grupo Cementos Chihuahua SA and Grupo Mexico SA led the advance.

6.   Aluminum Co. of America, which does best in times of economic expansion, led the advance.

7.   At past U.N. conferences, Washington led these advances.

8.   Auto issues led an advance in stocks after Chrysler announced strong monthly sales.

9.   BAA Plc and British Airways Plc led the advance.

10.   Autos and military aircraft led the advance, Commerce Department figures showed, followed by industrial machinery and primary metals.