21.   But he and other analysts said that the declines reflect increased automation, higher productivity and increased capital investment in manufacturing.

22.   But how you, the parents, decide to transfer your assets after death determines whether succeeding generations get to enjoy and even increase your investments.

23.   But it would insist on an arrangement enabling it to increase its investment over time.

24.   By agreeing to increase their investment, the McCaws will help Nextel get permission from bondholders to tap other sources of debt financing.

25.   Caton told the magazine that Gramm wanted to increase his investment after being told of the change in plans.

26.   Chief Executive Robert Davies said earnings rose while the company significantly increased investments in advertising and test marketing.

27.   Clearly, however, companies are finding few reasons to increase their investments.

28.   Colombian stocks rose for a third day as foreign funds increase their investments in Colombian stocks such as Bavaria SA and Cemento Argos.

29.   Computer makers are increasing their investment in liquid crystal display production this year, the Nihon Keizai newspaper said.

30.   Construction stocks also rose after Finance Minister Paul C. H. Chiu said the ministry plans to let banks increase real estate investments.