31.   They include Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd., the government-owned domestic telecommunications operator, and Hindalco Industries Ltd., the largest non-government aluminum producer.

32.   U.S. aluminum producers are expected to report lower second-quarter earnings because of slumping prices and sluggish demand, analysts said.

33.   U.S. aluminum producers will report weak fourth-quarter results as lower metal prices continue to cut profits, analysts said.

34.   U.S. aluminum producers will report significantly lower third-quarter profits, continuing a year-long slide caused by slumping prices and sluggish demand, analysts said.

35.   While aluminum producers cannot affect prices or supply by joining forces, they can reduce costs and thus increase the profit from every pound of aluminum they sell.

36.   Other mining and metals stocks also rose last week, as bids and mergers among international aluminum producers sparked talk of further consolidation in the sector.

37.   A pleasant surprise came this morning from aluminum producer Alcoa, whose earnings came in higher than expected.

38.   Aluminum producers say rising energy costs are crippling the industry.

39.   Alcoa said the deal helps resolve antitrust concerns raised by the merger of the two largest aluminum producers in the United States.

40.   Aluminum producer and Dow component Alcoa fell after meeting forecasts but reporting a drop in shipments.