101. Canadian stocks rose, led by resource issues, as expectations of strong demand for gold bullion and oil lifted issues of producing companies. 102. By selling now, junk-rated firms are trying to exploit strong demand for new high-yield debt from money managers with fresh cash from individual investors. 103. Case, based in Racine, Wis., has seen a sharp drop in profit over the last few quarters despite strong demand for its construction equipment. 104. Chefs report a strong demand for meatless dishes and say they have consciously added more of them to the menu in the past couple of years. 105. Chicago soybean futures closed higher Friday, bolstered by strong demand for soybean products, while corn futures advanced as export sales picked up. 106. Chicken exports to Russia have soared amid strong demand. 107. Chemical stocks rose as first half profits at Rhone-Poulenc SA and Solvay SA soared amid strong demand for chemicals and rising prices. 108. Chilean stocks rose amid strong demand for electric utilities and optimism that wood pulp prices are set to rally. 109. Canadian newsprint production and shipments rose in July on strong demand in the U.S., particularly by daily newspapers that are printing larger papers because of increased advertising. 110. Canadian steel issues rose on increased prices for the material and strong demand. |