21.   That drop matched forecasts of economists surveyed by Dow Jones Newswires.

22.   The p-c maker tells analysts that it expects to match earnings forecasts for the quarter ending early next month.

23.   The September decline, measured after adjustment for seasonal factors, matched the forecasts of economists surveyed by Dow Jones Newswires.

24.   Wall Street prices were mixed in early trading Wednesday following the latest economic figures for November and the third quarter which matched most forecasts.