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To: Captain Jack who wrote (81680)	4/25/2000 8:51:00 PM
From: Night Writer	Respond to of 97611

BRIDGE TOP NEWS NOW: Compaq shrs soar as Q1 earnings match estimates Apr 25--2342 GMT/1942 ET ................................................................. TOP STORIES: US stocks power higher on gain in telecom, technology stocks New York--April 25--The Nasdaq composite index posted its second-largest point rise ever, rebounding from three straight sessions of losses, on bargain-hunting in beaten-down technology stocks. The Dow Jones industrials also advanced as blue-chip technology heavyweights IBM Corp. (IBM) and Hewlett-Packard Corp. (HWP) rose sharply. Strong gains in Intel Corp. (INTC) and Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) helped the Nasdaq jump 228 points, or 6.57%, to 3711 while the Dow gained 218 points, or 2.01%, to 11,124. (Story .1300) Compaq shares soars as Q1 earnings match estimates Houston--April 25--Shares of Compaq Computer Corp. (CPQ) rallied in late trading after the world's biggest maker of personal computers posted first-quarter earnings that matched expectations despite sluggish revenue growth. The company reported net income of $325 million, or 19 cents a share, compared with $281 million, or 16 cents a share, in the year-earlier period. Compaq shares finished up $3.50 or 13.33% at $29.75. (Story .7870) _____________cut___________________________ Now when are they going to see more then a maker of personal computers? NW