41.   On the Tokyo exchange, stocks rebounded sharply as investors snapped up bank shares following a rally overnight on Wall Street.

42.   On the stock market, prices opened higher Thursday following a rally by high technology and Internet stocks in New York.

43.   On the stock market, prices opened higher following a rally in New York.

44.   Soybean futures retreated Monday in early dealings on the Chicago Board of Trade following a rally late last week.

45.   Stock prices surged into record territory Monday, following a rally in the bond market on expectations that the Federal Reserve would soon lower interest rates.

46.   The dollar climbed to a six-week high against the Japanese yen following its rally on overseas markets.

47.   The dollar started higher in Tokyo following a rally in New York on favorable economic data and anticipation of a German interest rate cut.

48.   The fracas began following a rally by Mr. Bhutto, who opposes his sister and has been demanding her resignation.

49.   The protests followed recent rallies by teachers, civil servants and lawyers -- highlighting growing discontent in Hong Kong as the territory enters its fourth year under Chinese rule.

50.   The parents protest follows similar rallies called by teachers and student groups.