21.   Most United States auto makers report March sales for new cars and light trucks.

22.   November was no exception, the auto makers reported on Monday.

23.   Now, Midwest machine tool makers report that quality and productivity is up in a big way.

24.   Other auto makers reported mixed sales results Monday.

25.   Other American auto makers reported March results earlier this week.

26.   Other big auto makers report September sales later this week.

27.   Other Japanese auto makers have also reported gains.

28.   Salsa and sauce makers also reported increases.

29.   Semiconductor stocks helped pulled down the Nasdaq on Wednesday after the equipment makers reported weak orders and disappointing earnings forecasts.

30.   Shares of Accelerated Networks lost half their value Thursday, one day after the Moorpark-based telecommunications equipment maker reported a loss greater than analysts expected.