81.   Stocks could advance in the next few days if the U.S. central bank decides to leave interest rates unchanged.

82.   SWISS stocks advanced, led by chemicals, plastics and engineering company Ems-Chemie AG, as concern waned about turmoil in Asia.

83.   Technology stocks advanced.

84.   Stocks advanced.

85.   Stocks might have advanced more if not for indications that semiconductor and computer sales might not meet expectations.

86.   The stock could advance, he said, not only because of rising earnings expectations but because of the prospects for technological advances.

87.   U.S. stocks advanced for a third day Friday after a report on economic growth in the fourth quarter showed the economy is steaming ahead with few signs of inflation.

88.   U.S. stocks advanced amid optimism that the economy is growing at a rate that will prod earnings above analyst estimates without forcing up interest rates.

89.   U.S. stocks advanced for the first time in four days as higher profits from Travelers Group Inc. and Coca-Cola Co. offset concern that interest rates will rise.

90.   U.S. stocks advanced amid optimism that the economy is growing at a pace that will prod earnings above analyst estimates without forcing up interest rates.