11.   Indexes rose to record highs in Madrid, Stockholm and Amsterdam.

12.   It has been under that level for six consecutive months, as share prices have risen to record highs.

13.   Mexican stocks rose to record highs amid optimism that a strengthening peso will help interest rates fall and boost company earnings rise, traders said.

14.   Microsoft Corp. and Dell Computer Corp. shares rose to record highs in the first day of trading after the technology companies split their stock.

15.   Mycogen Corp. and DeKalb Genetics Corp. shares rose to record highs amid expectations seed companies will play an increasingly important role in the emerging agricultural biotechnology industry.

16.   New York metropolitan area stocks rose to record highs as share of Isomedix Inc. surged amid expectations that demand for its medical equipment sterilization services will increase.

17.   Peruvian stocks rose to record highs today in the wake of a rally on Wall street, and as the Peruvian economy looks poised to grow.

18.   Prospects for a Christmas surge in sales has helped buoy gold prices, after dropping as U.S. stock indexes rose to record highs and the bond market surged.

19.   RUSSIAN stocks rose to record highs as growing demand for shares backed by American depository receipts spread to other issues.

20.   Share prices have risen to record highs this month amid expectations of lower rates and subsequent cuts in borrowing costs for businesses and higher corporate profits.