81.   Suramericana reported today that first quarter income rose higher than expected, almost doubling from the year ago period on increased returns on its investments.

82.   That has allowed the economy to grow and incomes to rise without inflation kicking in.

83.   The average two-year median income did rise faster than the national rate and more than several states, including Alaska, Georgia, Kentucky and Louisiana.

84.   The Conference Board also found fewer respondents than last month expect their incomes to rise over the next six months.

85.   The Conference Board also found that fewer respondents than last month expect their incomes to rise over the next six months.

86.   The Conference Board also found that more respondents than last month expect their incomes to rise over the next six months.

87.   The company said operating income rose in its pet food and agricultural products unit, offsetting a drop in operating income in the battery unit.

88.   The Conference Board also found that the number of respondents who expect their incomes to rise over the next six months was barely changed from October.

89.   The Conference Board found that fewer respondents than last month expect their incomes to rise over the next six months.

90.   The Conference Board said fewer respondents than last month expect their incomes to rise over the next six months.