31.   Rising inventories of finished goods eventually force companies to cut back on production, and related spending.

32.   Rising inventories suggest a slowing economy because a slump in demand often crowds warehouses.

33.   Rising copper inventories suggested demand for copper might be slowing down.

34.   Rising inventories are already a problem in some sectors of the economy.

35.   Rising inventories are also a concern, reflecting weak demand.

36.   Rising inventories at auto dealers and clothing stores led the increase in retail stocks in April.

37.   Rising inventories can be a sign of trouble if the reason behind them is falling sales.

38.   Slow sales and rising inventories, triggered by a series of tax increases this year, drove companies to slash output.

39.   Since May, manufacturers have cut back on production because of slumping demand at home and abroad, rising inventories and the high yen, which hurts overseas earnings.

40.   Tempering the upbeat news are concerns over rising inventories, weak factory orders and lagging home and retail sales.