21.   Stocks advanced after a government report showed an unexpected drop in retail sales, the latest indication the economy is slowing enough to keep interest rates from climbing.

22.   SWEDISH stocks rose to records as banks continued to advance after Swedbank AB and Foereningsbanken AB said yesterday they plan to merge.

23.   That was in the seventh, when Zeile advanced after his single on a third-strike wild pitch to Benny Agbayani.

24.   The Americans have no chance of advancing after their emotional loss Sunday night against Iran.

25.   The Broomfield-based office products supplier advanced after analyst Christopher Vroom at Alex.

26.   The rally advanced after a Federal Reserve Board official suggested that the Asian crisis could lead to lower U.S. interest rates.

27.   The rally advanced after a Federal Reserve official suggested that the Asian crisis could lead to lower U.S. interest rates.

28.   The rise marks the second day in which bonds have advanced after a four day tumble.

29.   The top two teams from each group advance after round-robin play.

30.   Treasury prices advanced after a report by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia showed growth was moderating.