1.   Also giving economically sensitive stocks a boost was demand for shares on the last day of the quarter.

2.   Among the prominent losers were stocks sensitive to the economy that had become suddenly popular last month after long trailing the growth standbys.

3.   Among the economically sensitive stocks, auto issues were lower amid fears that consumer borrowing might slow down if interest rates are increased.

4.   Banks and other financial service stocks sensitive to interest rates may lead the rise, traders said.

5.   Banks and other interest-rate sensitive stocks could also be poised to rally as lending rates head lower.

6.   Banks and utilities, which compete with fixed-income securities, are among the stocks most sensitive to interest rate changes.

7.   Banks and other financial service stocks sensitive to interest rates rose as well.

8.   Banks and utilities, which compete with fixed-income securities, are among the stocks most sensitive to changes in interest rates.

9.   Banks are the most interest-rate sensitive stocks.

10.   BCE Inc., Royal Bank of Canada and Telus Corp. are among the interest-rate sensitive stocks that are seen leading the advance.