91.   This spring, traders expected weak oil prices by the second half of the year amid rising global production and limited oil exports from Iraq.

92.   This year amid rising consumer purchasing power, the company should be able to sell products with higher margins, leading to increased profits.

93.   Three new Bible translations were introduced this year amid much hoopla but already some are being consigned to the discount remainder bins.

94.   Those were most in demand early this year amid concern Brazil could devalue its currency.

95.   Truck prices have failed to respond to a surge in orders in Europe this year amid a battle for market share.

96.   U.S. stocks have reached record heights this year amid optimism that corporate profits will keep expanding as the economy strengthens.

97.   U.S. commercial real estate prices, led by suburban office properties, have been rising for four straight years amid a strong economy.

98.   U.S. Steel and its rivals raised sheet steel prices three times this year amid surging orders.

99.   U.S. stocks have reached record heights this year amid optimism that corporate profits will keep expanding as the economy averts a recession.

100.   Worldwide industry growth has slowed this year amid lower prices and increased supplies.