51. Electronics companies gained as investors bet they still are good value when compared to computer issues on world markets. 52. Electricity generating companies also gained on expectations their profits would rise as the economy expands. 53. Electronics companies gained as investors bet they are still good value when compared to computer issues on world markets. 54. Economically sensitive auto, chemical and computer companies gained, while bank and utilities stocks -- those which do best when rates fall -- dropped. 55. Falco said retail spending might have been so heavy out of fear that electronic commerce companies were gaining ground. 56. Financial Services companies also gained amid the news about Asia. 57. Food companies also gained on expectations rising consumer spending and falling raw material prices will boost their profits this year. 58. Forestry companies gained following a steep decline in wood pulp inventories. 59. Four companies gained for every one that fell. 60. Granted, some companies are gaining from the weaker currencies. |