11.   Shares of Hewlett-Packard Co. will probably jump after the computer maker announced better-than-expected earnings.

12.   The computer disk-drive maker yesterday announced that it bought OnDemand Software Inc., which makes network software distribution management programs.

13.   The computer maker also announced a new program that will allow more dealers to sell Macintosh machines.

14.   The computer maker also announced the departure of three top executives, including President and Chief Operating Officer Jim Schraith.

15.   The five biggest Japanese car makers have announced plans to buy more parts from America and to build more cars there.

16.   The giant toy maker announced this week that it will release desktop computers with Barbie- and Hot Wheels-themed cases.

17.   The Japanese video game maker announced a business tie-up with Microsoft Corp. and Nomura Research Institute involving information delivery by satellite and over the internet.

18.   The networking gear maker had announced better-than-expected earnings late Wednesday.

19.   The new Cyrix chip should begin appearing in computers sometime this summer, but so far no major computer makers have announced plans to offer it.

20.   The software maker announced plans with CNNfn.com to produce an interactive personal finance area on the Internet.