1.   Takeover speculation buoyed stocks in the U.K. while concerns about earnings in Germany weighed on the shares.

2.   Takeover speculation buoyed stocks in the U.K. while concerns about earnings in German weighed on the shares.

3.   The dollar was little changed against the yen, buoyed by speculation that more Asian companies may go bankrupt.

4.   The utility industries also saw strong advances, buoyed by speculation about more takeovers.

5.   Shares were also buoyed by speculation that a bid from Arla could lead to a rival offer from Scottish milk group Robert Wiseman Dairies.

6.   Blue chip stocks were mixed Tuesday in early trading but the market appeared to be buoyed by speculation of purchases in financial services and health.