31.   Declining faith in the dependability of Social Security and changes in how companies manage pensions have required millions of people to take the reins of their financial futures.

32.   Despite rancorous public dealings, the two companies manage to do business.

33.   Despite the generally weak market, some technology companies managed to close the session on the upside.

34.   Differences in pricing electricity means that some companies are managing to make money in the industry.

35.   Despite the only moderate economic growth last year, American companies still managed to boost their profits.

36.   Despite the problems, the company managed to increase sales.

37.   El Salvador is following countries such as Mexico, Colombia, Peru and Argentina that have allowed private companies to manage pension funds.

38.   Even without foreign capital, Jansky said, the company has managed to modernize its plant and is improving its marketing and distribution.

39.   Evidence of how well companies have managed earnings can be seen in the number of reports that beat Wall Street estimates by a single penny a share.

40.   For starters, the company has managed to attract a strong management team of seasoned executives.