1.   Leading the rise were the prices of privatisation shares which would have been threatened by a Labour government.

2.   The rise was led by Linear Technology Corp., which reported stronger-than-expected fiscal second-quarter earnings.

3.   Another steel maker, Cia. Siderurgica Nacional, or CSN, led a rise in steel industry.

4.   Another steelmaker, Cia. Siderurgica Nacional, or CSN, led a rise in steel industry.

5.   As in previous months, the rise was led by German vehicles and Japanese cars made at U.S plants.

6.   As in previous months, the rise was led by German vehicles and Japanese automobile made at plants in the U.S.

7.   Asia accounts for about a quarter of world oil consumption and its fast-growing economies led the rise in global demand last year.

8.   Ayala Land Inc., San Miguel Corp. and Petron Corp. led the rise.

9.   Banks led the rise in Bogota on a wave of positive comments from analysts on the outlook for the industry.

10.   Banks led the rise on optimism the devaluation signaled a reduction in interest rates.