11.   And teachers reported that two class groups using two Educational Insights products, the MathShark and the LaunchPad, showed significant gains in math and reading.

12.   And the figures ran counter to many reports from auto makers and retailers showing strong gains for the month.

13.   Another report showed that manufacturing in the Midwest improved, while a report on durable goods showed a gain in orders when transportation goods are excluded.

14.   Apparel retailers like Gap and TJX show healthy gains in August sales figures.

15.   Apparel and department stores did poorly, but luxury stores showed gains.

16.   Banesto showed gains in capturing clients in the growing market for mutual funds and pension funds.

17.   Both publishers showed gains in newspaper revenue in the quarter.

18.   Blockbuster will show gains in cash flow starting in the second half of the year, Viacom said.

19.   Acindar Industria Argentina de Aceros SA, food-maker Alpargatas Saic and other shares that showed big gains earlier this year led the market lower.

20.   Acindar Industria Argentina de Aceros SA, footwear- and textile-maker Alpargatas Saic and other shares that showed big gains earlier this year led the market lower.