21.   Wisconsin stocks were little changed, as Philip Morris Cos. shares jumped on hopes the tobacco, food and beer company will buy back more of its shares.

22.   Whitman shares jumped on the news.

23.   Company shares initially jumped on the news.

24.   Air New Zealand shares jumped to a new high since its huge loss announcement in September and ahead of news of its latest revamp.

25.   Shares jumped higher in early trade Thursday on increased bid activity, overnight gains on Wall Street and firmer futures, dealers said.