1.   Banking shares led U.S. stocks today, as declining interest rates boosted the profit outlook for many banks.

2.   Stocks, led by banking shares, rose on reports the head of the Economic Planning Agency had called for more measures to help the economy.

3.   The fall was led by banking stocks on speculation that Malayan Banking Bhd. may post lower-than-expected earnings.

4.   TURKISH stocks fell for a second day, led by banking shares, following a treasury bill sale where yields increased more than expected.

5.   Banking shares led the fall as investors bought safer government bonds.

6.   Hong Kong prices soared, led by banking giant HSCB Holdings and telecommunication bellwether China Mobile.

7.   In Hong Kong, shares rose slightly, led by banking giant HSBC Holdings, whose recent share placement boosted market confidence.

8.   Tokyo stock prices fell early Tuesday led by banking shares on concern the government could have trouble winning passage of key banking reform bills.

9.   Traders said blue chips and banking issues led the Nikkei index higher.

10.   Banking shares led the slide amid concerns about bad debts, dealers said.