31.   A handful of strong performers helped technology stocks move higher.

32.   Cisco Systems, Applied Materials and Apple Computer, strong performers in recent weeks, all rose on Monday.

33.   Even Target Corp., usually a strong performer, saw its sales fall below projections.

34.   Its poor showing is bad news for Reuters, as it had been a strong performer.

35.   Not a historically strong Open performer and this is one of the most difficult Open courses ever.

36.   Several Thai-owned agencies have also been strong creative performers.

37.   Sectors were mixed across the market, but a handful of strong performers helped technology stocks remain steady.

38.   Stocks rose modestly Tuesday as some strong second-quarter earnings reports helped investors overcome their latest inflation fears and look for strong performers from the technology sector.

39.   Van Kerckhoven had been a strong performer all through qualifying but he hurt his left leg during shooting practice on Sunday and is doubtful.

40.   In London, telecoms were strong performers.