71.   Gilts were also undermined by a report from the Confederation of British Industry showing retail sales rose last month at their highest annual rate for six months.

72.   Growth in inventories while sales are rising suggests businesses expect continued strong demand.

73.   Global drug sales are rising.

74.   Grain futures jumped after the government said export sales rose more than traders expected last week, as buyers took advantage of a recent drop in prices.

75.   He said sales will rise sequentially in the June and September quarters.

76.   Headset sales are rising, and headsets designed for mobile phones are getting a new look, too.

77.   Honda Motor Co. also reported January sales rose today.

78.   Honda Motor Co. and Toyota Motor corp. both said their July sales rose.

79.   If sales are not rising, the company has to find other ways, namely cutting costs, to bolster its earnings.

80.   If they kick in too soon, sales could rise at the expense of profits.