1.   A new ruler might adopt a policy of drastically cutting back oil production in order to boost prices.

2.   The news boosted shared prices to a new record.

3.   Also boosting bond prices is the expectation that economic figures due out tomorrow will show the economy is still sputtering.

4.   Also boosting bond prices was the sale of two large mortgage-backed issues in the U.S., including the largest-ever commercial mortgage issue.

5.   Also, the introduction last year of cleaner-burning gasoline in California boosted pump prices.

6.   Although such a lure boosted prices at the Onassis auction, Moody said, it did not appear to add to the price in the Palm Beach sale.

7.   Among other shares, soybean meal makers rose on expectations that growth in world demand for the commodity will boost prices.

8.   Analysts said prices were boosted by growing signs that Mexico is emerging from its worst recession in more than sixty years.

9.   An oil embargo by Germany or other European nations would force refiners to secure alternative supplies, boosting prices.

10.   Analysts expect steel prices to be boosted by robust demand as European and U.S. economies continue to grow.