1.   Argentine stocks closed mixed as selling of steel industry stocks offset early gains fueled by signs of economic growth.

2.   Colorado stocks enjoyed modest gains, led by computer-related manufacturers Dovatron International Inc. and Storage Technology Corp. and drugmaker Nexstar Pharmaceuticals Inc.

3.   Investors expect stocks gains to be muted until later in October, when companies begin to report earnings for the third quarter ending today.

4.   Italian stocks pared gains as U.S. shares fell back after touching a record.

5.   Most overseas markets were higher, which also helped U.S. stocks gain at the open of trading.

6.   Most overseas markets were higher, which may also help U.S. stocks gain at the open of trading.

7.   Oil-related stocks also charted gains after the U.S. government fired a salvo of cruise missiles at Iraq, driving oil prices higher.

8.   Stocks gains were tempered by a drop in bond prices.

9.   Stocks gains could be hampered by higher bond yields.

10.   Stocks also pared gains amid optimism the central bank will ease credit for a fifth straight time.