11.   Copper rose as a rally in global equity markets eased concern that economic slowdowns would reduce demand for metals.

12.   Dino Fuschillo, head of global equities at Lazard Investors Ltd. in London, said he doubted the Daimler announcement will trigger a prolonged slump.

13.   European investors are mapping out their recovery strategies for when global equity markets stop plunging.

14.   Ermotti headed the global equity derivatives unit.

15.   Feidelson will report to Joseph Gregory, managing director of and head of global equities.

16.   Gains in the U.S. market yesterday also made investors more optimistic about the outlook for global equity markets, traders said.

17.   Gilo said he has obtained financing mainly from major global equity investors, including high technology companies, and from banks.

18.   Global equity markets have been unsettled by currency fluctuations and bank failures in several Asian countries.

19.   Global equity markets rallied as South Korea agreed to seek a financial bailout from the International Monetary Fund, indicating Asian financial markets could stabilize.

20.   Global equity markets surged m as South Korea agreed to seek a financial bailout from the International Monetary Fund.