1.   Company shares often jump on lower rates because they mean lower borrowing costs, which can lead to higher profits.

2.   Disney, Lycos and Yahoo shares all jumped Monday on deal speculation.

3.   Earlier in the day, bank shares jumped on reports that the plan would be unveiled tonight, then fell back to earlier levels.

4.   Early in the day, bank shares jumped on reports that the plan would be unveiled tonight, then fell back to earlier levels.

5.   GTS Duratek shares jumped after the contract was announced.

6.   Intuit shares also jumped in December amid takeover speculation.

7.   Later that month, American Express shares jumped again when traders said General Electric Co. also was a potential buyer.

8.   Many shares jumped after analysts changed or reiterated their opinion on stocks.

9.   MONSANTO SHARES JUMP Monsanto shares jumped after the company announced plans for a share buyback and possible stock split.

10.   Oil shares jumped on the assumption that an attack against Iraq would jeopardize at least some Mideast oil supplies.