51.   The market benefitted from drops in long-term interest rates, along with the publication of statistics showing that economic growth and inflation both remain moderate.

52.   The market benefitted from Japanese investors spurred on by a strong dollar.

53.   The London market benefited from speculation concerning possible new takeover bids and hopes for a reduction in British interest rates, traders said asfter the close.

54.   The New York market also benefitted from the firming up in European markets and the dollar, analysts said.

55.   The market benefited during the week from sustained business in the electricity sector, stimulted by five takeover bids.

56.   The market benefitted from a technical rebound with a lack of positive news to support the gains, a dealer with a local brokerage said.

57.   The market benefitted from institutional investor buying of blue chips throughout the day following recent sharp declines, brokers said.