71.   Crude prices fell a second day amid mounting speculation Iraq may begin exporting oil under a United Nations plan by the end of the year, sooner than expected.

72.   Connecticut stocks rose for a second day amid expectations for rising profits from Greenwich-based United Waste Systems Inc.

73.   Copper is expected to hold steady in coming days amid signs that healthy consumption in the U.S. and Europe is reducing ample warehouse supplies of copper.

74.   Copper prices fell for a second day amid suspicion there may a previously unknown cache of copper held in Rotterdam warehouses.

75.   Corn fell for the second day amid expectations hot weather next week will speed development of the late-planted crop.

76.   Corn futures for delivery before the fall harvest, meanwhile, rallied into record territory for a second day amid signs of continued strong export demand.

77.   Corn futures rose for a fourth day amid expectations that strong U.S. demand for livestock feed will compensate for weak exports.

78.   Corn rose for a third day amid signs that fresh supplies from the bumper harvest are attracting buyers to the market.

79.   Disk drive makers continued their slump of recent days amid concern about slowing sales growth.

80.   DUTCH stocks rose to records for the fourth straight day amid confidence that the dollar and low interest rates will help corporate profits.