11.   Many suspect that somehow the cereal makers will find a way to return to business as usual and increase prices.

12.   Meanwhile, cereal makers Kellogg Co. and Quaker Oats Co. keep resorting to promotions and coupons to boost unit sales, often at the expense of profit.

13.   Michigan stocks fell today, led by office furniture manufacturer Herman Miller Inc. and cereal maker Kellogg Co.

14.   One cereal maker that opted not to raise prices was Kellogg.

15.   Other cereal makers are expected to follow suit, which could cut profits.

16.   Other cereal makers are being more cautious.

17.   Other cereal makers may not find themselves in the same position, analysts said.

18.   Prices at most of the other cereal makers sagged on heavy trading.

19.   Private-label cereal makers also have hurt Kellogg by selling cheaper versions of popular items like corn flakes.

20.   Prices in the other cereal makers sagged.