41.   A sure sign that this small, independent research institute has scientific clout came in the form of a prestigious award Thursday.

42.   All charges against the research institute have also been dropped.

43.   Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. and an Australian research institute will collaborate on research that could lead to a new obesity drug, the company said.

44.   Business confidence in Western Germany fell more than expected in November, declining for the second consecutive month, the Ifo economic research institute said.

45.   Business confidence in Western Germany unexpectedly fell in October, halting a six-month increase, the Ifo economic research institute said.

46.   Business confidence as compiled by the Ifo research institute, also unexpectedly fell in October, halting a six-month increase.

47.   But according to staffers at the research institute, the reality is more complicated.

48.   Bunds took little comfort in a report by the Icon research institute that German consumer sentiment fell in December.

49.   Business confidence in Western Germany rose for the second straight month in February, the Ifo economic research institute said Wednesday.

50.   Business confidence in Western Germany rose in August for the fifth consecutive month, according to a report by the influential Ifo research institute.