1.   It was also the fifth consecutive month in which both the number and value of bankruptcies was above the prior year level.

2.   All three exporters were at their lowest levels this year.

3.   But both pieces of legislation influence the committees that draft the appropriation bills, which set actual spending levels each year.

4.   Chilean stocks rose to their highest level this year amid growing optimism that interest rates are on their way down.

5.   Chilean stocks rose to their highest levels this year amid expectations that international investments by Cia. Chilena de Generacion SA and other electrical companies may boost earnings.

6.   Continuing to display one of the best work ethics on the team, Karros has raised his game to another level this year.

7.   From that particular species, we have already seen the crashes on different levels this year of Jimmy Johnson, of Rick Pitino, of Bill Parcells.

8.   General Motors Corp. and Chrysler Corp. said August sales surged to the highest levels this year, leading to shortages for new vehicles at dealerships across the country.

9.   German shares declined as the U.S. dollar fell to its lowest level this year against the deutsche mark, hurting exporters.

10.   Goldman profited from its dominant position in the initial public stock offering business, which is poised to reach record levels this year.