91.   Cincinnati-based Kroger borrowed heavily to fight off takeover bids, including one from KKR.

92.   Colombian stocks rose for an eighth day as investors speculated that domestic brewer Bavaria SA may be the target of a takeover bid.

93.   Denison Mines Ltd. said its board adopted a shareholder rights plan in a move aimed at fending off unwanted takeover bids.

94.   Despite its low stock price, Corning is unlikely to fall prey to a hostile takeover bid.

95.   Earlier today, Mobil increased its takeover bid for Ampolex ordinary and preference shares following talks with Ampolex over the weekend.

96.   Docks de France SA, the French supermarket operator weighing a hostile takeover bid from a rival, expects to say today whether it accepts.

97.   Duck Head Apparel has avoided a potentially hostile takeover bid by shareholder Bettis Rainsford .

98.   Electricity stocks fell amid uncertainty over whether any of the companies would soon become the target of a takeover bid, traders said.

99.   Energy issues helped push the market higher as oil prices stabilized and speculation increased that more takeover bids are likely among Calgary-based producers.

100.   Even if it does, its takeover bid might still be referred to antitrust authorities, the regulators warned.