31.   Japanese stocks rose, led by automakers after the government reported that Japanese car companies boosted production last month, a sign that domestic demand is growing.

32.   Just as importantly, analysts said, the company is boosting profits at its hotels, by renovating them and controlling costs.

33.   Latin American companies could boost profits by following the lead of U.S. firms and cutting costs through firings and other restructuring, he said.

34.   Lately, U.S. mutual fund companies have been boosting their credit lines from banks to guard against a surge in shareholder redemptions, bank officials said.

35.   Oil companies have boosted drilling budgets because oil prices surged last year and new technology has improved the chances of finding petroleum.

36.   Oil companies have boosted drilling budgets because oil prices have been higher on average this year and new technology has improved the chances of finding petroleum.

37.   Overall, mutual fund companies are boosting advertising budgets this year.

38.   Qwest Communications International Inc. said third-quarter profit increased more than fourfold as the phone company boosted sales and started service to new cities.

39.   Sheffer said the company periodically boosts pension payments.

40.   Some shareholders have suggested the company boost its market value in the meantime with a stock repurchase program.