Today, shares dipped 5 cents, to $14.85, after a Merrill Lynch analyst reinstated coverage with a sell recommendation.

The stock has also been helped by a Merrill Lynch analyst's report that predicted impressive earnings growth next year.

Merrill Lynch analysts said that the "premium paid appears rich," but that the deal would have little impact on the Shell group's overall financial results.

Canada represents an "important growth area" for the company, the Merrill Lynch analysts said.

General Motors slumped 4 7/16, to 82 1/2, after a Merrill Lynch analyst downgraded it.

But the slowing of imports, as Merrill Lynch analysts noted today, is not a sign of economic strength.

A Merrill Lynch analyst had that estimate at $55.8 million.

"Too many investors have been burned by long-term bonds when interest rates rise," the Merrill Lynch analyst said.

There are also segments on mutual funds, international investing and personal finances, all with Merrill Lynch analysts who talk about stocks they recommend.

They also will be able to download the text of complete research reports done by Merrill Lynch analysts on related stocks.

Today, shares dipped 5 cents, to $14.85, after a Merrill Lynch analyst reinstated coverage with a sell recommendation.

Mr. Culverwell, the Merrill Lynch analyst, said he did not think so.

Merrill Lynch analysts said that the "premium paid appears rich," but that the deal would have little impact on the Shell group's overall financial results.

Canada represents an "important growth area" for the company, the Merrill Lynch analysts said.

General Motors slumped 4 7/16, to 82 1/2, after a Merrill Lynch analyst downgraded it.

But the slowing of imports, as Merrill Lynch analysts noted today, is not a sign of economic strength.

A Merrill Lynch analyst had that estimate at $55.8 million.

"Too many investors have been burned by long-term bonds when interest rates rise," the Merrill Lynch analyst said.

There are also segments on mutual funds, international investing and personal finances, all with Merrill Lynch analysts who talk about stocks they recommend.

They also will be able to download the text of complete research reports done by Merrill Lynch analysts on related stocks.