81.   Though signs point to continued strength in manufacturing, economists and analysts point to a possible slowdown in months ahead.

82.   Today, his remarks and the reports of continued economic strength had little effect on U.S. financial markets.

83.   To be sure, many manufacturers have benefited from the continued strength of the dollar against the yen.

84.   What might be a surprise, though, is the emergence of Wal-Mart as a major employer and the continued strength of the aerospace and defense sector.

85.   We saw evidence of that last week when, despite some dire predictions, a flurry of quarterly reports showed continued strength in profits.

86.   While monthly swings of that magnitude are not unusual, analysts said the overall trend is for continued strength.

87.   With the group faltering, the continued strength of the overall market comes into question.

88.   Pfizer Inc. posted double-digit sales and earnings growth for the fourth quarter, fueled by continued strength of several blockbuster medicines, the company said Wednesday.

89.   A key gauge of U.S. economic activity rose in May, boosted by continued strength in consumer spending, a private research firm said Thursday.

90.   A statement said Hong Kong funds were particularly popular, buoyed by the strong property market, the favorable U.S. presidential result and the continued strength of U.S. stocks.