1.   Enthusiasm spread that the economy is expanding fast enough to heat up corporate profits.

2.   Enthusiasm spread to other networkers, which have been until recently among the worst-performing groups this year.

3.   Junk-bond enthusiasm has even spread to William H. Miller III, chief executive of Legg Mason Funds Management in Baltimore and a historically successful stock picker.

4.   She mentioned San Pedro in conversations with colleagues, and her enthusiasm spread throughout the company.

5.   The enthusiasm also spread to two Paribas units, Cie. Bancaire SA and Cetelem SA, which the bank last week said it would buy out.

6.   The enthusiasm has spread to local shops offering national team jerseys.

7.   The enthusiasm spread to retailers, even those who reported disappointing monthly sales Thursday.