41.   U.S. stocks rose, led by gains in shares of drug, health-care and computer companies.

42.   Wisconsin stocks ended a two-day slide led by gains in stocks such as Philip Morris Cos. and Wisconsin Central Transportation Corp.

43.   Wisconsin stocks rose, led by gains in the shares of General Motors Corp. and Kimberly Clark Corp.

44.   Wisconsin stocks rose to a fifth record high in six days, led by gains in the price of Advantage Bancorp Inc., Manpower Inc. and MGIC Investment Corp.

45.   A larger gain could lead to further credit tightening by the Federal Reserve.

46.   Energy futures rose during shortened trading Monday, led by gains in crude and gasoline.

47.   European stock indexes leaped upward Monday, led by gains in automobile, banking and insurance shares, and setting the stage for a rally on Wall Street.

48.   European stock markets closed higher Monday, led by gains in telecommunications and pharmaceutical shares.

49.   European stock indexes turned upward Monday, led by gains in automobile, banking and insurance shares, and setting the stage for a rally on Wall Street.

50.   European stock prices closed higher Wednesday, led by gains among electronics and telecommunications issues.