21.   Bufe also said he expects Veba to increase its stake in Degussa in the course of the merger.

22.   Buffett also said he bought shares of Walt Disney Co. on the open market to increase his stake in the company.

23.   But one night a year at Manzy, the stakes are increased dramatically.

24.   But Murdoch would be prepared to increase the stakes, tempting the Baggios and Ronaldos to compete in England.

25.   But the wrench thrown by Golisano into the conventional wisdom has clearly increased the stakes in the west.

26.   By increasing its stake, APC Group, whose backers include insurer American International Group Inc., could push for changes in its management, analysts said.

27.   Caltex declined to say whether it would be interested in increasing its stake in Ampol if Pioneer decides to reduce its ownership.

28.   Camerena declined to say whether Cemex wanted to increase its stake in Trinidad.

29.   Carso officials say the move will also allow them to increase their stake in telecommunications-related businesses.

30.   Carso said it plans to continue increasing its stake in the telephone company.