05:23 PM EST - North West Company Fund : says its net third quarter income was up nearly 25 percent from a year earlier on increased consumer spending. Earnings were $18.5 million compared to $14.8 million in 2006. Diluted earnings per unit improved to 39 cents compared to 31 cents in third quarter of 2006. North West Company Fund
shares T.NWF.UN are trading up 53 cents at $21.53.