1.   Andrey cited surging worldwide sales of microprocessors, which he said should offset the slump in the U.S. market.

2.   CHILEAN stocks rose as rallying shares of mining company Soquimich offset a slump in electric utility shares.

3.   Expectations of a rate cut helped bank and financial shares rally on Friday and offset a slump in Compaq Computer Corp. and other technology stocks.

4.   Expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates helped bank and financial shares rally, offsetting a slump in Compaq Computer Corp. and other technology stocks.

5.   Expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates helped bank and financial shares rally, offsetting a slump in Compaq Computer Corp. and other computer issues.

6.   Minerals and steel businesses increased earnings, offsetting a slump in income from petroleum operations, BHP said.

7.   Others are betting that good economic conditions, such as job creation and consumer confidence, will offset a slump in new household formation.

8.   PORTUGUESE stocks rose for a fifth day, as a bond-inspired rally by banks and insurers offset a slump in Inparsa shares.

9.   Stocks were mixed as gains in bank, drug and household products shares offset a slump in computer issues.

10.   Steel and minerals groups increased earnings, offsetting a slump in income from oil operations, BHP said.