1.   In CHICAGO, lumber futures rose after the Commerce Department said U.S. housing starts increased more than expected last month.

2.   It was the highest three-month lumber futures price ever on the CME.

3.   Lumber futures rose on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, signaling investors see continued strong demand for building materials, as builders finish one of their best years ever.

4.   Lumber futures plunged their daily trading limit after the government reported that housing construction had dropped.

5.   Lumber futures rose sharply.

6.   Lumber futures rose after an unexpected surge in new home construction in November raised expectations for stronger demand.

7.   Lumber futures soared as concern mounted that violent storms in the Pacific Northwest will shrink available supplies.

8.   Lumber futures soared the daily trading limit for a second day on speculation that more lumber companies will curtail production in coming days.

9.   Lumber futures slipped after U.S. home resales fell for a second consecutive month, while severe winter weather slowed building activity and crimped retail demand.

10.   Paper and pulp issues rose with the price of lumber futures amid concern that violent storms in the Pacific Northwest will shrink available supplies.