21.   The dollar rose against most major currencies as rising U.S. bonds and steadying stocks eased concern that international investors would cut their stakes in U.S. markets.

22.   The dollar rose against most major currencies as U.S. bonds gained and stocks steadied, easing concern international investors would cut their stakes in U.S. markets.

23.   The dollar rose against the yen and German mark as U.S. securities steadied, easing concern international investors would cut their stakes in U.S. markets.

24.   The notes would give Buffett the chance to cut his stake in Salomon, in which he is the largest shareholder, without appearing to dump shares.

25.   What has not been publicly reported is that those insiders have since cut their stake even further.

26.   French President Jacques Chirac said Friday that the French state may cut its stake in France Telecom.