21.   An increase in the price of oil often leads companies to boost production, a move that increases demand for the type of services that Schlumberger provides.

22.   An expanding oil industry is seen increasing demand for steel, cement and other basic construction materials.

23.   And communication equipment makers rose on expectations that a revived Japanese economy might increase Asian demand for their products.

24.   Analysts said the trend will likely improve as the Mexican economy gains strength, increasing demand for U.S.-made goods.

25.   Analysts said the trend will likely turn around as the Mexican economy gains strength, increasing demand for U.S.-made goods.

26.   And during the past year, fashion runways have featured more and more models who are generously endowed, increasing demand for bras that create the same effect.

27.   And local police commanders have enraged miners by ignoring government-mandated price controls and increasing demands for payoffs.

28.   And the hot summer months ahead could further increase demand.

29.   And the American work force in general continues to become more white collar, and that increases demand for office supplies.

30.   Argentina is planning to introduce a system of mortgage insurance that will let home buyers borrow more, increasing demand for residential real estate.