91.   The slew of new taxes in April has led to slower sales at home.

92.   The Schaumburg, Illinois, company blamed the earnings decline on lower prices and slower sales.

93.   The slower sales at many chains cast doubt on whether a months-long retail recovery will continue.

94.   This all suggests slower sales and earnings growth for Cypress and its rivals.

95.   Toshiba Machine Co., which makes machines and machine tools, said it expects slower sales in Southeast Asia.

96.   Toray Industries Inc., which makes synthetic fibers, said it plans to boost exports to the U.S. to offset slower Asian sales.

97.   Typically, it takes four months before a rise in rates translates into slower home sales.

98.   U.S. stocks opened lower after warnings of slower sales from Rubbermaid Inc. and Digital Equipment Corp.

99.   Unlike contractors, retailers and other service providers, exporters have offset slower sales at home by cranking up exports to the U.S., Europe and elsewhere.

100.   While automobile exports have been strong, they have not been enough to counter slower sales at home.