51. Colorado stocks rose, aided by strong gains from UAL Corp., Ciber Corp. and Big O Tires Inc. 52. Colorado technology issues were mixed on a day that saw the sector generally losing ground amid concerns the strong gains of this year are slowing. 53. Colorado stocks rose for a second consecutive day to record levels behind strong gains from UAL Corp. and Boston Chicken Inc. 54. Department store chains reported strong gains in March, paced by clothing sales, thanks to the earlier Easter. 55. Department stores and discounters posted strong gains for the month due to summer merchandise, but specialty apparel retailers fared worse. 56. Department stores, which had been posting strong gains in same-store sales, turned in slim increases for August. 57. Despite the strong gain in the stock on Monday, investors are likely to wait for that meeting to sell shares, analysts said. 58. Despite the limited rise, Internet-related shares, including America Online, Excite, K-tel International and Lycos, again had strong gains. 59. Department store chains reported strong gains in March, paced by the earlier Easter and clothing sales. 60. Department stores, which had seen strong gains in same-store sales, turned in slim increases for August. |