21.   Other analysts think Phillips may be betting on changes in the oil industry that could improve the outlook for refining.

22.   Rain improved the outlook for crops in parts of Mexico and Central America, according to Weather Services Corp., a private forecasting firm in Lexington, Massachusetts.

23.   Sakami also said the buying of long-term bonds this morning by funds affiliated with government and public agencies boosted prices and improved the outlook for the auction.

24.   Scott said Democratic gains in the November congressional elections would improve the outlook for emergency-care legislation next year.

25.   SOUTH AFRICAN bonds rose for the first time in three trading days as a steadier rand improved the outlook for foreign investment.

26.   South African bonds rose today for the first time in three trading days as a steadier rand improved the outlook for foreign investment.

27.   Steady interest rates have improved the outlook for mortgage securities by diminishing the risk that homeowners will refinance the underlying loans.

28.   Some investors hoped the new equity offering would improve the outlook on its debt, which was lowered earlier this month.

29.   Still, some Wall Street analysts predict that flight attendants will ratify the deal, which has improved the outlook for America West.

30.   Studies have found that the inhalers have greatly improved the outlook for asthma patients, cutting down on both emergency-room visits and hospitalizations.