41.   He said the department had told him the operator would be chosen for its ability to meet the needs of the tourism industry rather than its bid price.

42.   However, the high bid prices would not be released.

43.   It may be redeemed at the prevailing bid price at the time of redemption.

44.   Technology issues were especially strong as investors, after weeks of sitting on the sidelines, bid prices higher for a second straight session.

45.   The bid price of gold in Zurich was not immediately available.

46.   The owners of the items must now decide whether to sell them at the bid prices, said auctioneers Fleetwood Owen.

47.   The Times said Monday some Manchester United directors were arguing that the bid price was too low.

48.   Two men accused of selling fake masterpiece paintings on an online auction site and inflating the bid prices pleaded guilty Tuesday to fraud charges.

49.   Granada, which under takeover rules had until Tuesday to increase the bid price, decided on the move at a board meeting the previous day.

50.   The Philippine Star on Wednesday reported that the consortium risked losing one billion dollars unless it was allowed to raise the original bid price after five years.