11.   Bank stocks also gained as investors see an official interest rate cut as likely.

12.   Banking and brokerage issues also gained as investors concluded these shares may rise the most as the overall market rebounds.

13.   Banks such as Bank of New York Co. and Citicorp gained as bonds rose for a second day.

14.   Bank shares gained as investors bet lower interest rates will help them more money on their loans.

15.   Bank stocks also gained as bond yields turned lower.

16.   Banking issues gained as speculation intensified that further mergers would sweep the industry.

17.   Banks and other lenders gained as the prospect of steady interest rates increased the likelihood that demand for loans will continue to be robust.

18.   Banks gained as investors reassessed what the reports mean for stocks.

19.   Banks gained as the prospect of lower interest rates lessened the likelihood profit margins will narrow.

20.   AUSTRALIAN stocks gained as base metals prices were pushed higher by an improved growth outlook in the U.S. and higher gold prices.