51.   Caribbean telecommunications companies invest heavily in technology, all of which is purchased outside of the region, Branche said.

52.   China for the first time allowed foreign companies to invest in fixed-line telephone networks, as officials try to promote competition in the telecommunications industry.

53.   Chinese authorities have promised to allow Huaneng Power to raise prices based on a percentage of the amount the company invests in new plants.

54.   Clendenin long has said his company must invest in entertainment programming.

55.   Companies are investing especially in ready-mix facilities, which has the biggest profit margins because companies make a premium both from raw materials and the finishing process.

56.   Companies had invested heavily in preparing the bids and the PUC already had indicated which projects should be built.

57.   Companies will be investing less in their businesses, however, especially those that make much of their money overseas.

58.   Companies will invest in generation only if the rules of the game are clear.

59.   Companies did invest more in plant and equipment last month.