61.   HONG KONG stocks surged, posting their biggest gains ever, as overnight gains on Wall Street revived investor confidence in equities.

62.   IBM stock had surged to nine-year highs on optimism for strong growth in all its businesses.

63.   In contrast, with spot gold prices soaring still further, gold stocks once again surged higher.

64.   In Hong Kong, the last people to know why stocks surge are often the public companies themselves -- or so they say.

65.   In NEW YORK, U.S. stocks surged to records after a government jobs report pointed to stable or lower interest rates and higher corporate profits.

66.   In NEW YORK, gold futures fell as U.S. stocks surged for a third day, reducing investor interest in the precious metal.

67.   In the broader market, U.S. stocks surged to records amid optimism that corporate earnings will continue to increase.

68.   In Singapore, where shares posted their biggest drop in seven years yesterday, stocks surged after Tat Lee Bank Ltd. and Keppel Bank Ltd. said they would merge.

69.   In the broader market, stocks also surged to new highs.

70.   In the broader market, U.S. stocks surged to records, led by technology companies.