61.   Northrop, based in Los Angeles, said Sunday that it remained willing to entertain negotiations with TRW and could possibly raise its bid.

62.   Now, meatpackers are raising bids to ensure they have adequate pork supplies ahead of the Labor Day weekend, traders said.

63.   On other markets, hog futures gained as meatpackers raised bids for live animals in order to secure adequate supplies.

64.   On Tuesday, he raised his bid a second time and was rejected again.

65.   On Tuesday morning, Dolan wanted another chance to raise his bid, and this was not allowed.

66.   Payne expects WHX to raise its bid, as it did with the other companies.

67.   People familiar with the bank said last month it would consider raising its bid.

68.   Princess Cruises says Carnival still has time to raise its bid and lure Princess away from Royal Caribbean Cruises.

69.   Ruckelshaus attributes the premium to speculation that he will raise his bid, something he refuses to rule out.

70.   RIVALS INCREASE OFFERS FOR NATWEST The Bank of Scotland and the Royal Bank of Scotland raised their bids for National Westminster Bank.