71.   The decline was not as severe as some traders had feared but still has been driving prices higher because supplies are considerably lower than year-ago levels.

72.   The decline followed five straight years of strong increases in net worth as individual wealth was driven higher by the booming stock market.

73.   They also say the long-term deals that TCI and others may win to carry Turner networks on their systems may drive prices higher for other operators.

74.   Tokyo stocks advanced early Wednesday, driven higher by an overnight rally on Wall Street.

75.   U.S. wholesale prices, driven higher by energy costs, jumped in April by the largest amount in five months.

76.   Without the congressional approval, the lack of confidence could drive interest rates higher, making it harder for Mexico to climb out of a deepenening financial hole.

77.   Without the congressional seal of approval, the lack of confidence will drive interest rates higher, making it harder for Mexico to climb out of its financial crisis.

78.   Intelvision Securities analyst Anothai Chiangtawan said investors took profits in afternoon trade after shares were driven higher in the morning by short-term and speculative buying.

79.   Blue-chip stocks slid Wednesday on a rise in long term interest rates, which were driven higher by a surge in commodities market prices.

80.   Shares here were driven higher Monday morning by gains in gilts and German bunds, despite overnight losses on Wall Street, dealers said.