11.   At the time, it had an arrangement which required any bond firm selling debt for MIFA to use Lazard as their partner.

12.   Atlanta-based BellSouth plans to sell more debt to cut its interest costs and to finance operations.

13.   Banks and bond firms that provide swaps buy or sell Treasury debt to hedge the risk of sudden interest rate shifts.

14.   BankAmerica Corp., Service Corp. International, Santander Financial Issuances Ltd. and Beckman Instruments Inc. also sold debt today.

15.   Before that happens, the republic intends to sell debt, though its promotional plans so far are modest.

16.   Blue-chip stocks were also boosted as some investors sold debt and bought equity.

17.   Borrowers are selling debt today to take advantage of a day when Treasury bonds are little changed.

18.   Both Abril and Globo have sold debt in global markets recently to finance plans.

19.   A decision to sell subordinated debt would help Yasuda Trust, since it would shore up its capital.

20.   A handful of lower-rated companies, including Digital Television Services LLC and Standard Commercial Corp., are gearing up to sell debt in coming days.