101.   French cement group Ciments Francais returned to profit last year after three years of losses and expects a marked improvement this year, the company said on Wednesday.

102.   A marked improvement in economic activity in the run-up to the festivities also indicated a return to normality compared with previous years.

103.   But Standard Chartered Bank economist Steve Brice said the fourth quarter data showed a marked improvement in economic performance.

104.   Decided to copy Indurain preparations this year but has not shown marked improvement yet.

105.   The report also points to an anticipated rise in investments, made possible by a marked improvement in business earnings.

106.   There has also been a marked improvement in the nutritional state of patients, the WHO said.

107.   They have likewise cautioned voters that it will take at least two years to bring about a marked improvement in living standards.

108.   Lord noted the marked improvement in sales was not across the board.

109.   Participants in the committee meeting said an initial general discussion of prospects and policies reflected a perception of a marked improvement in the near-term outlook.

110.   The Board of Directors said the profit rise was accompanied by marked improvement in ordinary management.