Yesterday, the company's shares gained 50 cents to close at $29.875, but that is still down from a 52-week high of $36.

Dresser gained 25 cents to end the day at $19.375.

During regular trading, the stock gained 75 cents, to close at $7.50 a share.

The pound has gained nearly 7 cents against the dollar in two days.

This contract has gained 60 cents since the end of last week.

First Union shares gained 25 cents each, closing at $26.375.

Brown Group gained 12.5 cents yesterday, to $36.25, about in the middle of its range for the last 52 weeks.

Shares of Microsoft gained 77 cents, or 3 percent, to close at $25.85.

MP3.com shares gained 63 cents, or 19 percent, to $4, after the agreement.

Dell gained 25 cents to settle at $26.50, from a low last year of $5.