91.   The rise was led by broadcasting company Grupo Televisa SA, cigarette and packing company Empresas La Moderna SA and cement maker Apasco SA.

92.   The rise was led by German vehicles and Japanese autos made at plants abroad, particularly in the U.S.

93.   The steel industry led the rise in Midwest manufacturing, followed by regional resource output.

94.   Volcan SA, Perubar SA and Cia. Minera San Ignacio de Morococha SA, all zinc mining companies, led the rise.

95.   Analysts said financial stocks led the rise, due to persistent rumours of possible mergers among local financial institutions.

96.   Elf Aquitaine and TotalFina led the rises in energy shares on speculation that the two companies are preparing to merge.

97.   Exporters such as Sony Corp., Canon Inc. and Toyota Motor Corp. led the rise in the Nikkei index.

98.   Financial stocks led the rise, due to rumours which began on Wednesday about possible mergers among local financial institutions.

99.   Investment in real estate projects helped lead the rise.