11.   ITALIAN stocks changed little, as Eni SpA was pulled higher by rising oil prices and Fiat SpA slumped on a negative outlook for car sales.

12.   Japanese stocks rose, pulled higher by shares of big auto and electronics exporters amid optimism strong overseas sales will sustain earnings.

13.   Maryland stocks rose this week, pulled higher by shares of Youth Services International Inc. and Information Resources Engineering Inc.

14.   Maryland stocks rose to record levels this week, pulled higher by shares of HCIA Inc. and Cel-Sci Corp.

15.   Natural gas could pull commodities higher in the days ahead as colder weather boosts U.S. demand for heating fuels.

16.   Paper and packaging stocks were pulled higher by David S. Smith Holdings Plc after Credit Lyonnais Laing urged investors to buy the stock, traders said.

17.   Shares of drug companies rallied across the board, pulled higher by shares of Biogen Inc.

18.   Shares have been pulled higher by exports, which have risen along with the dollar.

19.   Texas stocks rose, led by computer-related companies pulled higher by expectations of strong first-quarter earnings.

20.   The index was pulled higher by export stocks, which have attracted an increasing number of foreign investors who see many shares as undervalued compared to other European stocks.