1.   Aluminum Co. of America said last week it plans to boost production of aerospace parts in the coming months amid increased demand from commercial aircraft manufacturers.

2.   Bond yields hovered at their lowest levels in a month amid optimism over interest rates.

3.   Bullion prices pared their gains earlier this month amid concern that demand may fall in some key markets because of higher prices.

4.   Chinese state-owned companies extended their rally, after gaining a fifth so far this month amid expectations officials will overhaul their businesses to boost sagging profits.

5.   Chinese state-owned companies extended their rally, after gaining a fifth this month amid expectations officials will overhaul their businesses to boost sagging profits.

6.   Coffee surged to its highest price in more than a month amid concern little fresh coffee will be available in coming months to replenish dangerously low stockpiles.

7.   Coffee posted its largest drop in a month amid expectations that stockpiles are sufficient to meet slack demand.

8.   Coffee prices rose to their highest in a month amid perceptions a plan by producers to restrict exports is reducing the amount of coffee available on world markets.

9.   Chipmaker stocks in both the U.S. and Japan have declined in recent months amid concern slowing sales will hurt profit growth.

10.   Consumer confidence in the economy fell in October for the fourth consecutive month amid concerns about falling stock prices.