21. The positive reading means the number of companies reporting stepped up activity surpassed those reporting weakening business. 22. Still, the positive reading suggests a majority of manufacturers and construction executives see their business expanding. 23. The Dow Jones industrial average and other popular indicators finished the abbreviated trading day with positive readings . 24. Pearce gave a similar positive reading after taking Sudafed before a game against London Irish in February. 25. Normally, the urine should not contain a noticeable concentration of ketones to give a positive reading . 26. The positive reading means the number of companies reporting increased activity was larger than those reporting weaker activity. 27. The positive reading means the number of companies reporting increased activity was larger than those reporting weaker business. 28. A positive reading means that the number of manufacturers reporting improving business conditions exceeded those reporting deteriorating conditions. 29. A positive reading means the number of companies reporting increased activity was larger than those reporting weaker activity. 30. The positive reading means the number of companies reporting stepped-up activity surpassed those reporting weakening business.
