1.   Automakers declined after notching strong gains yesterday.

2.   Benchmark stock indexes notched gains in London, Frankfurt, Madrid, Amsterdam, Stockholm and Zurich, pacing gains in their respective bond markets.

3.   In France, mining companies notched strong gains.

4.   Investors have already notched notable gains.

5.   Last year, PC sales set a record in the fourth quarter and analysts expect manufacturers to notch double-digit gains this year.

6.   Nearly every foreign brand reporting sales results Tuesday showed increases, and many notched double-digit gains.

7.   Other so-called cyclical stocks such as British Steel Plc also notched gains.

8.   Stadium shows were almost nonexistent, but Great Woods was ridiculously busy and major gains were notched at the outdoor tent venues Harborlights and South Shore Music Circus.

9.   Strong share gains also were notched by Arbed SA of Luxembourg, Acerinox SA of Spain and Fried.