91. Copper rose on expectations that increased demand from manufacturers in the U.S. and Europe will slow a four-month buildup of exchange stockpiles. 92. Copper prices rose on expectations that increased demand from manufacturers in the U.S. and Europe will slow a four-month buildup of exchange stockpiles. 93. Copper prices surged on signs of increased demand in Asia. 94. Coupled with the increased demand for U.S. exports, that also helps reduce the risk of inflation here. 95. Crude oil fell, however, as traders bet refinery inventories are ample to meet increased demand, while coffee also dropped. 96. Crude oil fell, though, as traders bet refinery inventories are ample to meet increased demand, while coffee also dropped. 97. Construction shares also gained on expectations they will benefit from increased demand if the cost of financing a house drops. 98. Danish companies have benefitted from the increased demand and competition the law created. 99. Converse, based in North Reading, Massachusetts, also reported increased demand for its products late yesterday. 100. Copper prices were steady as expectations of increased U.S. demand offset rising stockpiles, a sign of rising production. |