51.   U.S. bonds posted their second-largest gain this year as a drop in orders for durable goods bolstered expectations for an economic slowdown.

52.   But a number of analysts and money managers are becoming increasingly wary of the high-flying computer stocks, which have made astounding gains this year and keep rising.

53.   Japanese share prices fell back Friday, taking a breather following a three-day rally that included the largest one-day point gain this year.

54.   It was the first gain this year.

55.   Northrop had expected to take those gains this year.

56.   Some analysts were pessimistic about the market putting on any more gains this year.

57.   Stocks and bonds have made tremendous gains this year on the hope that the economy was weakening enough to justify further interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

58.   The stock market has made astounding gains this year, largely because corporate earnings have been so good.

59.   The price of the metal fell back as interest in the metal suddenly receded after the strong gains this year prompted by a shortage of good-quality lead.

60.   Mitsubishi Heavy predicted further gains this year as a pick-up in exports and overseas expansion offset a prolonged slump at home.