101.   Computer-industry shares got a boost from surprisingly strong profits at Sun Microsystems Inc.

102.   Companies in the giant Hyundai Group also got a boost because Chung is the son of Hyundai founder Chung Ju Yung.

103.   Companies in the Hyundai Group also got a boost because Chung is the son of Hyundai founder Chung Ju Yung.

104.   Compton got another boost last month when he tried to qualify for the Doral-Ryder Open.

105.   Crude prices also got a boost from a rally in heating oil as below-normal temperatures in the U.S. boosts demand.

106.   Corn and soybean futures got a boost from weather reports calling for some rain and cool temperatures in the Corn Belt during the next week.

107.   Dell got a boost Thursday when rival Compaq announced better-than-expected earnings and predicted a strong second half.

108.   Depending on how Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori handles the hostage situation, his image might even get a boost, which could also boost stocks, Ketkar said.

109.   Dell also could get a boost from sales to government in the third quarter, typically a government-driven quarter.

110.   Earnings got a boost from higher oil and natural gas output and prices.