41.   But by mid-afternoon, the buying had spread to technology and Internet companies, new economy stocks that had already posted strong gains this year.

42.   But by mid-afternoon, the buying had spread to new economy technology and Internet companies, which have already posted strong gains this year.

43.   But retailers and oil companies showed strong gains.

44.   But the broader market was weaker, as technology issues retreated after strong gains on Thursday.

45.   But Wednesday, two networking issues, in addition to Cisco, made strong gains.

46.   CHEP made strong gains in the U.K and the U.S.

47.   Chicago corn and soybean futures posted strong gains after the federal government cut its corn and soybean production estimates.

48.   Chipmaker stocks continued to gain steam, as investors were encouraged by strong gains by computer-related shares in New York.

49.   Cigarette sales continued to show strong gains overseas and domestically.

50.   Colorado stocks retreated today, led by declines in mining company shares, despite strong gains in the broader market.