41.   U.S. automakers are boosting their production and sales forecasts for the year to meet unexpectedly strong demand for new cars and trucks.

42.   While attention was focused on court in the spring, Microsoft said it was falling short of sales forecasts.

43.   With the sales forecast generally sunny, auto makers are eager to plant seeds of interest in models that are new, improved or not even available yet.

44.   You also need to support the sales forecast with realistic expense estimates and the cash and equity accounts.

45.   Advanced Micro Devices Inc. on Tuesday warned that it will not meet its second-quarter sales forecast and anticipates a substantial operating loss for the period.

46.   In reaction to its bleak sales forecast, Psion Digital has shelved its launch of Bluetooth-enabled products, previously planned for the second half of the year.

47.   It assumed the currency situation will remain stable for the balance of the year in making its sales forecast.

48.   Lawyers for the underwear manufacturer asked for unspecified damages and a court-order to prohibit Gildan from using production and sales forecasts allegedly obtained in November.

49.   Meanwhile, Lucent and Nokia cut sales forecasts.

50.   The lower second-half sales guidance had been widely expected after Nokia cut its second-quarter sales forecast last week.