31.   Calling volume, a key measure of growth in the industry, gives analysts and investors an early indication of whether a long-distance company is gaining market share.

32.   Cable companies also gained.

33.   Canadian stocks reached record highs for a second session as shares of metal and industrial products companies gained on optimism they will see strong profit growth next year.

34.   By merging with Antigenics, she said, the company gains the scale it needs to advance.

35.   Cement companies gained after Mexican cement company Cemex said it would by Cementos Diamante.

36.   Chemical companies gained.

37.   China-backed investment companies gained even more.

38.   Construction companies also gained.

39.   Construction companies gained on a media report that four companies will provide assistance to Mitsui Construction Co.

40.   Company officials declined to discuss details of the agreement or what the company gained in the accord.