1.   Gains in the Puget Sound index mirrored gains in national averages.

2.   New York stocks mirrored similar gains in the broader indexes.

3.   The index mirrored gains in broader market indexes.

4.   The increase mirrored gains in national averages.

5.   Mexican stocks closed higher Friday, mirroring gains in U.S. equity markets amid quiet trade ahead of the Christmas holidays.

6.   Mexican stocks closed higher Tuesday, mirroring gains in U.S. equities.