1.   Bond investors remained optimistic that yields would drop further even after prices tumbled in early trading amid concern about the federal budget process.

2.   Bond prices also rose in afternoon trading amid slumping stock prices.

3.   Bonds rose in early trading amid confidence that the outlook for the economy will remain shaky.

4.   Adobe Systems Inc. was the most active issue in U.S. trading amid concern that its Frame Technology Corp. unit will cut into earnings for at least two quarters.

5.   Colombian stocks fell for a fourth day in light trading amid a series of investigations into illegal trading on the Bogota Stock Exchange.

6.   Colombian stocks were little changed in thin trading amid Congressional debates on the seizure of the assets of drug criminals.

7.   Colombian stocks fell for a second straight day in heavy trading amid concern a lingering political crisis is hurting the economy.

8.   Corn prices rose in early trading amid speculation that China could soon ban exports, forcing Pacific Rim buyers to the U.S. for supplies.

9.   Colombian stocks fell for a second day in thin trading amid signs of deteriorating relations with the U.S. over narcotics.

10.   General Instrument Corp. shares and call options rose sharply in heavy trading amid speculation it may be a takeover target.