71.   As a result, BBL is attempting to delay its recapitalisation plan until the economy is on the upward trend.

72.   Anticipation of greater seasonal demand is also contributing to the upward trend.

73.   Brokers said the drop was normal after the upward trend recorded the previous two weeks.

74.   Brokers attributed the upward trend to positive half-year results from many firms listed in the stock exchange.

75.   But beginning in June, consumer prices should begin to be affected by a seasonal upward trend in prices of agricultural goods, he said.

76.   But Pradilla hesitated to say the market will establish a long-term upward trend in the near future.

77.   But Raymond Finch, executive director of the Virgin Islands Port Authority, said the proposed tax could reverse the upward trend.

78.   But the association said strong domestic demand was also behind the upward trend.

79.   Buying from domestic and foreign institutional investors supported the market, but most of other players retreated to the sidelines following a recent upward trend, dealers said.

80.   By the time trading reached New York, the dollar was on an upward trend and moved higher for most of the trading day.