101.   Gold and silver gained as the dollar fell against the German mark amid speculation that the Bundesbank could raise interest rates to keep inflation at bay.

102.   Gold stocks, such as Barrick Gold Corp. and Placer Dome Inc. gained as bullion prices rose on demand from jewelers and electronics makers.

103.   General machinery companies could gain as capital spending picks up, Yagi said.

104.   Gold gained as the U.S. dollar weakened against other major currencies, reducing the cost of buying dollar-priced gold for investors using other currencies.

105.   GREEK stocks gained as rising bank and cement companies offset ex-dividend stocks such as Lavipharm SA and Michaniki SA.

106.   He cited experience gained as a Crandall city councilman and boasted about his knowledge of foreign affairs.

107.   Health-care related stocks also gained as the prospect of lower steady interest rates promised sustained consumer purchases of over-the-counter and other medical products.

108.   Hong Kong shares gained as markets around the region rallied.

109.   In another market, soybean futures gained as the price of soybean oil reached a seven-month high, lifted by speculation that demand is strengthening.

110.   In financial markets today, bonds gained as investors continued to buy Treasury securities as a haven from turbulent Asian markets.