41. Chelsea, Lawrence, Fall River, New Bedford, and Brockton ranked among the lowest in educational attainment. 42. Coffee prices fell to their lowest in almost three months amid anticipation a larger crop in Brazil this year will begin arriving just as consumption reaches a seasonal lull. 43. Companies are eager to sell bonds after Treasury yields last week fell to the lowest in three months, reducing the cost of borrowing. 44. Connecticut stocks fell to their lowest in six weeks, led by Hyperion Software Inc., dragged down by the nationwide drop in technology stocks. 45. Contrary to myth, out-of-wedlock birth rates have historically been lowest in states with the highest welfare benefits. 46. Copper held in Commodity Exchange warehouses reached their lowest in almost six years last week on strong demand for the metal from makers of copper wire and tubing. 47. Copper held in Commodity Exchange warehouses reached their lowest in almost six years last week, amid strong demand for the metal from makers of copper wire and tubing. 48. Copper prices fell to their lowest in almost a year on concern a slowing economy will cause copper consumption by manufacturers to decline. 49. COPPER Sagging Asian demand for copper sends prices to their lowest in a year. 50. Corn prices fell to their lowest in a month amid concern importing nations have filled their needs for now. |