Stocks today sailed past many hiccups as IT and technology shares ensured the benchmarks ended in stable waters for the sixth day running. Early on, the 30-share Sensex had slipped to 33,468.30, but some last-minute buying saved the day as the index settled up 26.53 points, or 0.08 per cent, at 33,588.08. The gauge had rallied over 801 points in the past five straight sessions. -- PTI