1.   Almost one stock advanced for every one that declined on the New York Stock Exchange.

2.   Among technology issues, semiconductor stocks advanced.

3.   Amid the general retreat, some stocks advanced.

4.   As technology stocks advanced in the last few years, so did Henry Blodget.

5.   Automaker stocks advanced.

6.   Before each crash, stocks had advanced for two fabulous years and produced more investor bliss through the August before the collapse.

7.   Blue-chip stocks advanced Friday to a record high for a third consecutive session, in abbreviated post-Thanksgiving trading.

8.   Blue-chip stocks advanced in light, pre-holiday trading.

9.   Brazilian stocks advanced this week as lawmakers handed the government major victories, paving the way for progress in closing a looming budget deficit.

10.   About four stocks advanced for every three that fell.