71.   Metsa-Serla attributed the improvement to stronger demand for most of its products, growing volumes, higher pulp prices and increasing cost effectiveness.

72.   More expenses on durable goods, as well as stronger demand for non-durable goods and services, propped up consumer spending.

73.   Much of the gain came from stronger demand for automobiles and car parts, the government said.

74.   On the retail front, many areas reported strong back-to-school sales and even stronger demand for new autos.

75.   Orders to U.S. factories registered their first increase of the year in March, reflecting stronger demand for airplanes, cars and other transportation equipment.

76.   Prices for higher quality rice were more resilient because of relatively stronger demand in the first quarter of the year.

77.   Soybeans benefited from stronger demand for soybean meal, a high-protein livestock feed.

78.   Stronger U.S. demand in turn would help foreign countries that ship goods to the United States.

79.   Shipping, in both its physical and commercial aspects, is making stronger demands on those persons employed in the industry.

80.   Soybeans have risen for the past three weeks in anticipation of stronger demand.