111.   Canadian bonds rose as traders and investors abandoned equities for the relative safety of bonds after Asian and European stock markets fell overnight.

112.   Canadian stocks rose as expectations of lower interest rates boosted bank and utilities issues, analysts said.

113.   Canadian stocks rose as gains by gold stocks offset concern slowing Asian economies will lower the profits of Canadian exporters.

114.   Canadian stocks rose as gold issues climbed after investors pushed up the price of bullion amid concern interest rates will climb soon.

115.   Chilean stocks rose as a week-long decline in interest rates stalled amid concern economic growth remains robust.

116.   Chilean stocks rose as concern eased over the sale of shares by a leading foreign investment fund.

117.   Chilean stocks rose as several retailers and electric utilities posted higher first-quarter earnings.

118.   Chilean shares rose as utility company Enersis SA gained on expectations of higher profit from its investments abroad.

119.   Chilean stocks rose as rains in central and southern Chile are expected to boost generating capacity and profits at hydroelectric utilities.

120.   China B shares rose as investors bought shares following reports that foreign companies may be allowed to buy shares now restricted to domestic investors.