1.   Bonds rose, tracking gains in U.S. Treasuries, after Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan sparked optimism that growth and inflation will remain subdued.

2.   Brazilian stocks, led by telephone shares, surged as record first-quarter profit at Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras SA sparked optimism about future earnings.

3.   Chilean stocks rallied as slower-than-expected economic growth in July sparked optimism that interest rates will be cut before the end of the year.

4.   Copper prices surged after inventories fell more than expected, sparking optimism that demand may be strong enough to absorb some of the increased production anticipated next year.

5.   Copper surged after inventories fell more than expected, sparking optimism that demand may be strong enough to absorb some of the increased production anticipated next year.

6.   DUTCH stocks surged as comments from Bundesbank President Hans Tietmeyer sparked optimism for an upturn in European economies, boosting shares in stocks closely tied to the economy.

7.   Olajuwon helped spark optimism among his teammates with the way he played Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during rigorous practice sessions.

8.   That sparked optimism the federal deficit may shrink and lead to reduced issuance of government debt.

9.   The comment sparked optimism the government will act to support the slumping stock and property markets, traders said.

10.   The dollar ended a roller-coaster day higher against most major currencies as comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan sparked fresh optimism about U.S. stocks and bonds.