31.   Apple is hoping that an alliance with IBM will help boost sales of its operating systems, software and personal computers, analysts said.

32.   As in past months, sales were boosted by German autos and Japanese cars imported from U.S. plants.

33.   As the economy speeds up, consumer spending is likely to rise as well, boosting sales of consumer stocks, analysts said.

34.   At the same time, most automakers continued to offer higher incentives, such as cash rebates, to boost sales.

35.   At the same time, they also will be putting new muscle behind marketing campaigns to boost carbonated sales.

36.   ATLANTA - Coca-Cola hopes to boost sales of its Powerade sports drink via a promotion with ESPN.

37.   Automakers are betting that giving some of their models a more powerful profile will help boost sales.

38.   Automakers have also held prices in check in an effort to boost sales.

39.   Automakers often offer richer rebates and cheaper loans to boost sales and make room on dealer lots for new models.

40.   Banks extended a rise begun yesterday after the government said it would come up with a plan by the end of the month to boost land sales.