11.   Cooney said he saw an opportunity to raise his ratings, which have generally hovered slightly below those of KSAZ and KTVK.

12.   Computer industry shares climbed as analysts raised their ratings on individual stocks and industry groups.

13.   Earlier this week, the USDA raised its ratings for both crops because several inches of rain in August nourished parched plants.

14.   Early indications are good, said Daniel Kunstler, an analyst with J.P. Morgan, who recently raised his rating on Silicon Graphics stock to buy.

15.   Executives said they hoped that more gymnastics events, and the emergence of more compelling stories about athletes, would continue to help raise the ratings.

16.   Five other analysts raised their ratings after the earnings.

17.   Goldman also raised its ratings on the Dayton Hudson Corp. and the Costco Cos.

18.   Goldman, Sachs, however, raised its rating on the retail sector.

19.   Hemel raised his ratings based on an improved earnings outlook.

20.   Hoffman assumed coverage of the stock from analyst Clarence Morrison and raised the rating.