1.   Recent elections have shown significant gains by right-wing groups.

2.   The insurance sector was also showing healthy gains following its sharp return to profit.

3.   Although several studies show that paintings, sculpture and antiques increase in value over the long term, an individual work may never show a gain.

4.   Although a few stocks have shown gains in their share prices, most have seen double-digit percentage losses and at least four are no longer trading.

5.   American Express showed strong gains in its credit card and investment businesses in the second quarter.

6.   Ameritech and US West showed gains before charges.

7.   Analysts had expected Polaroid to break even or show slight gains for the quarter, according to a survey by Zacks Investment Service.

8.   And Edison this week will announce test scores showing significant gains at many of its schools.

9.   An analysis of both tests suggests, but does not prove, progress in minority education, with whites also showing gains.

10.   And Chicago soybean futures prices showed strong gains on indications of new Chinese demand for soybean meal.