51.   Separately, America West said passenger traffic hit a record high for the month of August.

52.   Silicon Valley stocks hit a record high again, propelled by another furious day for Netscape Communications Corp.

53.   South Korean bankruptcies hit a record high in December, and companies defaulted on promissory notes at the fastest monthly rate ever, the Bank of Korea said.

54.   St. Louis stocks hit another record, led by companies including Esco Electronics Corp. and May Department Stores Co.

55.   St. Louis stocks hit a record high as companies such as May Department Stores Co. and apparel maker Kellwood Co. posted gains amid strength in the broader market.

56.   Stock prices rose yet again to hit another record high.

57.   SWEDISH stocks are seen falling in the days ahead after hitting a record high on Wednesday.

58.   Stocks of Silicon Valley companies rose for the second day as Netscape Communications Corp., a provider of Internet services, hit another record high.

59.   Texas stocks hit a record high as concern about fighting in Iraq caused oil issues to rise and strong earnings expectations sparked a rally among technology stocks.

60.   That rise should drive Czech government bond yields, which hit record highs last week, even higher, Sobisek said.