41.   Last year, consumer bankruptcies hit a record.

42.   Michigan stocks rose for a third straight day, hitting records, led by shares of Herman Miller Inc. and Professionals Insurance Co.

43.   Mexican stocks hit a record on Friday amid growing evidence consumer spending is on the rise.

44.   New figures show exports of American-made goods hit a record high in August.

45.   On Monday the Commerce Department reported new home sales in May hit a record.

46.   Once again, Gillette hit records for sales, profit from operations, net income and net income per common share.

47.   Overall cheese consumption hits new records each year.

48.   PORTUGUESE stocks hit a record high in their sixth consecutive advance, and their fifth record close in five sessions, led by Portugal Telecom.

49.   Puget Sound stocks hit a record this week after Interpoint Corp. rocketed on a strong earnings report.

50.   Sales hit another record in April.