71.  Earlier, the dollar rose to 1.4371 marks, its highest level since May 25.

72.  Earlier, the dollar rose to 102.94 yen, its highest level since Sept. 21, when it touched 103.00 yen.

73.  Earlier, the dollar rose to 108.90 yen, its highest level since Feb. 9, 1994, when it reached 109 yen.

74.  Earlier, the dollar rose to 5.0049 francs, its highest level since Sept. 21, when it reached 5.0553 francs.

75.  Earlier, the New Zealand dollar rose to 67.99 cents, its highest level since Feb. 20, when it reached 68.22 cents.

76.  Earlier, the shares reached 14 1/8, the highest level since February 1994.

77.  Earlier, the shares touched 24 3/8, the highest level since September 1995.

78.  Earlier, the stock touched 46 1/8, its highest level in 19 months.

79.  Earnings were at their highest level since the company returned to profitability.

80.  Earlier in the day, it rose as high as 99.42 yen, its highest level since Feb. 8.