11.   KNP BT NV said its net profit more than doubled in the second quarter, propelled by brisk demand and higher prices for its paper products.

12.   KNP BT NV said second-quarter net profit more than doubled, to a record, propelled by brisk demand and higher paper prices.

13.   Officials at KABC reported brisk demand for its rebates for purchase and installation of DirecTV satellite dishes.

14.   Not even the hardwoods are safe because of a brisk worldwide demand for wood chips.

15.   Sparsely stocked shelves and brisk demand from overseas will continue to fuel demand in coming months, analysts said.

16.   Sparsely stocked shelves and brisk demand from overseas will continue to fuel orders in coming months, analysts said.

17.   Stocks were also hurt by a perception the brisk demand for new stock issues such as Netscape Communications Corp. suggests the market is near a peak, traders said.

18.   The cold weather could boost demand at a time when both crude and heating oil inventories are running low after a cold winter fueled brisk demand.

19.   The chill could rev up heating demand as falling refinery production and brisk European demand erode U.S. inventories at a time of year they typically rise.

20.   The biggest reason is overproduction on the part of lumber companies which has outpaced a brisk demand for product by builders.