51.  Bomb-detection companies are piling into the stock market, selling shares to raise capital as the federal government prepares to shell out millions for airport security devices.

52.  Both abroad and at home, Japanese companies are becoming less dependent on Japanese banks for raising capital, Akiba said.

53.  A government program that encourages small businesses to issue stock is raising little capital in California, according to regulators and consultants.

54.  A Legend spokeswoman, Kim Plaskett, said that the carrier might still raise new capital.

55.  A lower credit rating could make it harder for the company to raise capital by borrowing money and selling annuities.

56.  A mix of stock and debt is viewed as the least expensive way for a company to raise capital.

57.  A Yasuda Trust spokesman, who asked not to be identified, said the bank was considering the sale of subordinated bonds to raise capital.

58.  Active and liquid stock markets make it easier for companies to raise capital to grow and gives investors investment opportunities.

59.  Abuses are inherent in markets where the key is raising capital for new companies, Hudson at the VSE said.

60.  Additional capital must be raised for the transition, but Orban declined to say where the money might come from or how much might be needed.