This allows for continued economic gain, as scholars can convince their home nations and firms to propel business in a certain direction.

Retail sales, meanwhile, probably posted a moderate increase, bolstered by continued gains in personal income.

The settlement made continued gains early in the 20th century, and on January 12, 1914, the post office altered the town's name to one word, Grapevine.

With the continued gains of the equity markets, and cash inflows, it is likely that the assets now are at a record.

The continued gain in oil prices, and fears of inflation that it fueled, helped quiet Wall Street yesterday, with the markets giving up early gains.

Neither country was much interested in taking control, as they were unsure of continued national financial gains through fur trading.

Strong growth in applications, including word processors and spreadsheets, indicates continued gains in market share at the expense of the Lotus Development Corporation, he said.

And the Nasdaq composite index gained a strong 6.72 to finish at a record high 752.26, partly on the strength of continued gains among technology stocks.

Universities had planned on continued gains when they drew up strategic plans for the next few years.

"But to see any continued gain is significant."