11. As Madaleine complained loudly to everyone in earshot, he slid the clip higher on the straps. 12. BancTec shares also ended the week higher on better-than-expected earnings. 13. Banco Provincial SA led the market higher on hopes the bank will grow as the economy does. 14. Banks and utilities sent the market higher on lower bond yields. 15. Banco Provincial led the market higher on hopes the bank will grow as the economy does. 16. Bank stocks led the Topix index higher on optimism breaking the impasse would help banks get on with the job of disposing of their bad loans. 17. Bank stocks propelled the market higher on lower bond yields. 18. Bond prices fell, sending yields higher on concern that growth in both countries may be higher than forecast as economic reports are released this week and next. 19. Bond prices were mostly higher on Tuesday amid a drop in the main stock market gauges, which caused some investors to seek shelter in fixed-income securities. 20. A gain in insurance company stocks also drove the Bloomberg Connecticut Index higher on the week. |