Stocks Watch

November 17, 2004

LOCALLY

Micros Systems Inc.

On Monday, Micros options began trading on the American Stock Exchange. Yesterday, shares of the Columbia-based company, which makes information systems for the hospitality industry, lost $1.30, or 1.9 percent, to $67.49.

NATIONALLY

Staples Inc.

The world's top office supplies retailer posted third-quarter earnings yesterday that were 26 percent higher than earnings a year ago, saying it sold more of its own products and benefited from strong demand for back-to-school items such as calculators and notebooks. Nevertheless, Staples' shares shed 32 cents to $30.87.

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