41.   U.S. stocks have risen to record highs as better-than-expected earnings from companies like Digital Equipment Corp. offset concern that shares have risen too fast.

42.   U.S. stocks rose to record highs, led by computer-related shares amid continued expectations of strong profit growth.

43.   Venezuelan stocks rose to record highs as interest rates fell and the U.S. dollar strengthened.

44.   U.S. stocks rose to record highs amid gains by Exxon Corp. Walt Disney Co., Philip Morris Cos. and General Electric Co.

45.   U.S. stocks rose to record highs as investors bet lower borrowing costs will boost corporate earnings next year.

46.   Yields on taxable money-market funds fell in the latest week, while the amount of money in the funds rose to record highs.

47.   Asian stock markets closed generally higher Monday, with the key indexes rising to record highs in Hong Kong and Australia.

48.   Broader indexes also rose to record highs, boosted by technology shares.

49.   Brokers said investors took profits as expected after sharp gains in share prices in the past week, with the index rising to record highs for three days.

50.   Lakes in central Switzerland, already swollen by melted snow from an exceptionally severe winter, rose to record highs.