51.   Gateway led a decline in computer stocks after reporting unexpectedly weak earnings, while Pepsico gained after saying it might spin off some bottling operations.

52.   German stocks gained after the dollar reversed an early decline against the deutsche mark, which depressed shares in export companies.

53.   German stocks rose as traders expect U.S. shares, which are regarded as a barometer for global stocks, to gain after being closed Monday for a public holiday.

54.   IBM and Microsoft, together with Chrysler Corp. and General Electric Co., all gained after logging unexpectedly strong profits in the past day.

55.   In CHICAGO, cattle futures gained after meatpackers yesterday snapped up supplies, raising speculation that better beef demand could surface in the week ahead.

56.   INDONESIAN stocks rose, led by Putra Surya Multidana, which gained after posting better-than- expected first-quarter results.

57.   It gained momentum after Congress approved laws this year denying federal benefits to immigrants, even if they have legal status, and overhauling welfare.

58.   Its shares gained after competitor U.S. Healthcare Inc. posted a better-than-expected third-quarter.

59.   Japanese stocks gained after Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto, speaking before parliament, signaled that the government will use public money to protect depositors if financial institutions fail.

60.   Japanese stocks were little changed as exporters gained after the dollar strengthened and banks and some construction companies fell amid concern the overall economy is weakening.