1.   Human Genome Sciences gain boosted shares of other biotechnology companies, many of which are based in southern Maryland.

2.   But the weakness of the UK pound helped Pilkington boost market share against foreign imports.

3.   Aluminum, nickel and copper prices, should rise, boosting shares of Alcan Aluminium Ltd., Inco Ltd. and Falconbridge Ltd., analysts said.

4.   Analysts attributed that decline to hints from the bank in recent weeks that led investors to boost the shares in anticipation of the announcements.

5.   An agreement could also boost shares in Canal Plus.

6.   Analysts said a higher-than-expected dividend increase boosted the shares.

7.   And soaring prices for crude oil boosted shares of oil companies.

8.   And that boosted shares of auto and electronics exporters -- companies whose profits on overseas sales rise when the dollar strengthens.

9.   Anticipation of an interest rate cut in the next few weeks boosted shares in local banks, which would be the first to benefit from increased borrowing.

10.   Apple tried to boost market share last year by licensing its trademark Macintosh software, a move that many analysts said came several years too late.