1.  Demand for crude in the U.S. typically rises 10 percent in the months leading up to summer, when gasoline consumption is expected to reach record levels.

2.  Despite some new and conflicting economic reports, traders sent stock prices to record levels Thursday as bond prices fell slightly and the dollar seemed to steady overseas.

3.  Despite the consolidation woes, money continues to flow into mutual funds at close to record levels, according to Mutual Fund Trim Tabs, which tracks such flows.

4.  Despite their recent gains, most European car makers remain below their record levels of the 1970s and 80s, and they represent tiny fractions of the American market.

5.  Despite a modest recovery, unemployment is stuck at record levels in Germany (9.7 percent) and France (12.5 percent).

6.  Despite a record level of foundation giving, community groups say they are scrambling for their share of the funding pie.

7.  Deutsche Lufthansa AG said it carried 7.4 percent more passengers in 1997 as seat-occupancy rates rose to record levels.

8.  Deutsche Lufthansa said it carried 7.4 percent more passengers in 1997 as seat-occupancy rates rose to record levels.

9.  Despite Wednesday's setbacks, though, stock market indexes are up near record levels, and the possibility of merger and acquisition activity continues to drive certain issues.

10.  DETROIT: record levels.