1.   Buffalo stocks rose this week, paced by gains in Royal Ahold NV and Ford Motor Co.

2.   Indiana stocks rose for the fourth consecutive day in mixed trading, paced by gains in shares of Bindley Western Industries Inc.

3.   Indiana stocks rose, paced by gains in shares of Biomet Inc. and Conseco Inc.

4.   Indiana stocks rose to break a two-day slump, paced by gain in shares of Coachmen Industries Inc. and Software Artistry Inc.

5.   The March rise in retail sales was paced by gains in building materials, garden supplies -- reflecting warmer weather -- and purchases from department stores.

6.   U.S. stocks rose Friday, paced by gains in Mobil Corp. and other oil issues, amid optimism that a compromise will be reached on balancing the federal budget.