1.   Argentine stocks rose to two-month highs, buoyed by optimism over government plans to balance its budget by cutting spending and raising taxes next year.

2.   Bogota stocks rose for a second day, buoyed by optimism for strong profits at leading companies like Bavaria SA and Banco de Bogota.

3.   CHILEAN stocks posted their biggest gain of the year, buoyed by optimism that Asia is making progress toward recovery of its economy woes.

4.   European stocks rose, buoyed by optimism for lower interest rates on both sides of the Atlantic.

5.   Stocks were buoyed by optimism that without further increases in interest rates, the economic expansion, currently in its sixth year, will be extended.

6.   Still, gilts were otherwise buoyed by optimism that slower European economic growth and subdued inflation are making further interest rate cuts more likely.

7.   The market was also buoyed by optimism about the prospects for economic recovery following the release of figures earlier this week showing gains in industrial production, traders said.

8.   U.K. stocks rose, buoyed by optimism for lower interest rates after weaker-than-expected retail sales and unemployment reports pointed to a slowing economy.

9.   U.S. stocks are expected to rally to records for a second day, buoyed by optimism that demand for equities will outpace supply.

10.   U.S. stocks rose, buoyed by optimism that unexpectedly strong consumer confidence will fuel robust profits.