51.   It edged up slightly at the Friday close on news that the speculators had been beaten back.

52.   Kjus has maintained his place atop the World Cup downhill standings as well as close in on Maier in the overall despite being hampered by a recurring lung infection.

53.   Martinez fired in a left-footer from close in on a pass from defender Mikel Lasa for his first goal of the season.

54.   On record-breaking volume, Lucent plunged well below its Thursday close on the New York Stock Exchange.

55.   Prices managed to rebound somewhat, however, by the morning close on persistent hopes for fresh economic stimulus policies from the government.

56.   Prices were higher at midday Friday on the London Stock Exchange, extending their gains after a record-high close on Thursday.

57.   Share prices ended higher Tuesday on a report of stronger computer chip demand and another record-high close on Wall Street.

58.   Scores at close on the first day of the three-day match between the West Indies Board XI and Australia here Saturday.

59.   Some dealers said the gains were largely technical and driven by the higher close on Wall Street overnight.

60.   Stock prices surged Tuesday morning in Tokyo following a record-high close on Wall Street on Monday, while the U.S. dollar was mixed against the Japanese yen.