101.   Chevron Corp. said it posted record second-quarter profit on higher oil production, lower operating costs in refining and increased prices for some chemicals.

102.   Companies want to grow larger, cut operating costs and diversify into related businesses before they lose their monopolies on sales to homes and businesses.

103.   Commerce made the ruling after studying the operating costs of five Chilean salmon producers and comparing their prices in the U.S. with another market.

104.   Commissioners last week told the ballclubs they would use hotel tax money to build the stadium only if the teams guaranteed that taxpayers would not pay any operating costs.

105.   Computers are helping businesses operate more efficiently, holding down operating costs.

106.   Conseco Inc. said its second-quarter profit from operations almost doubled, as it received more premiums and reduced its operating costs.

107.   Connolly said operating costs, and plans for technology and laboratories forced the university to raise fees.

108.   Constant upheaval can reduce returns, add to operating costs and increase tax bills.

109.   Criticized by analysts for high operating costs, Magna has spent much of the last two years slashing costs, including staff.

110.   Consumers stand to gain if savings flow from the railroads to their industrial customers to the shopper at the cash register because of lower operating costs.