Triton Energy rose 4 3/8, to 33, apparently on the strength of an upbeat analyst's report.

They tend to rise or fall on the strength of business acumen.

Stocks opened lower then rose on the strength of a powerful performance on European exchanges.

The Nasdaq market rose nearly 40 percent on the strength of Internet and technology stocks.

Presidencies rise or fall on the strength or weakness of the economy.

But the company's stock price rose marginally on the strength of several positive signs.

Potemkin also rose in political stature, particularly on the strength of his military advice.

The city rose on the strength and vitality of its immigrants.

The Nasdaq rose 1.89 points, or 0.1 percent, to 2,770.38, on the strength of computer-related shares.

In 1998 Time Warner's stock rose 60 percent, reaching $63.125, largely on the strength of its cable business.