31.   While government data provide evidence that profits are firming, especially for small and mid-sized businesses, the focus is on big, marquee companies.

32.   A spokesman for American steel companies said the latest data provide further evidence of a need for tariffs.

33.   Atmospheric scientists not involved in the study said the satellite data provide concrete confirmation that greenhouse gases are building up.

34.   For Kohl, the data provided a reminder of the challenges facing his re-election campaign, due to kick off officially with a party convention starting Sunday in Leipzig.

35.   German output figures may not reflect the improvement immediately, but analysts said September industrial production data will provide proof of a solid recovery.

36.   Inflation data out today provide no cause for alarm for the markets.

37.   Investors expect the Friday data could provide a clearer reading of the health of the Japanese economy, traders said.

38.   It said the data provide no support for a blanket recommendation regarding dietary sodium.

39.   Recent U.S. data have provided a conflicting picture of U.S. economic strength, traders say.

40.   Satellite data have provided the first evidence that smoke from forest fires reduces rainfall.