51.   It said recent schedule changes have raised ratings.

52.   Merrill Lynch, Salomon Smith Barney and Goldman Sachs all raised their ratings on the stock.

53.   Nikko Salomon Smith Barney raised its rating on the stock.

54.   On Monday, Salomon Smith Barney raised its rating on the stock.

55.   Obuchi said, however, it is more important to study what the government can do for the public than seeking ways to raise popularity ratings, Kyodo added.

56.   Other investment houses had raised ratings on the company earlier.

57.   Robertson Stephens raised its rating on AMD shares.

58.   Two Wall Street brokerages raised their ratings on the stock after the company reported robust profit growth.

59.   Today, several Wall Street brokerages raised their ratings on Rambus stock.

60.   Two brokerages raised their ratings on the stock.