1. Semiconductor and computer stocks rose as investors anticipated robust demand for computers. 2. Also driving prices higher was robust demand from traders who use historic price trends to determine future trading patterns, analysts said. 3. Amid robust demand and low supplies, speculators moved into the market. 4. An early arrival of cold weather could halt the rebound U.S. gas inventories have made since being halved by robust demand during the past frigid winter. 5. Analysts expect steel prices to be boosted by robust demand as European and U.S. economies continue to grow. 6. An increase in heating oil demand would come at a time when robust European demand is preventing U.S. oil inventories from rising. 7. Bay Networks, which competes with Cabletron, said it sees robust demand for its products. 8. Because of robust demand, underwriter PaineWebber Inc. late in the day was able to re-price the entire issue by cutting yields, making it more expensive. 9. Benecol was introduced in February, and Raision has already began building a new factory to meet robust domestic demand. 10. Benecol was introduced in February, and Raision has already begun building a new factory to meet robust domestic demand. |