11.   And while Internet companies often fall between regulatory cracks, banking has always been well monitored.

12.   As a result, some drug companies have fallen upon hard times, making them attractive to larger, cash-rich competitors, analysts said.

13.   As the company has fallen further behind rival Nike Inc., some shareholders have complained publicly that the blame falls to Fireman.

14.   As those companies have fallen from grace, Internet Security Systems has been pushed atop the pedestal, despite its recent struggles.

15.   Asked why he did not auction off internet.com for more, Raisch said he was in a hurry for cash after his company fell into the red.

16.   At the same time, the company fell behind in making semiconductors, which are an integral part of its products.

17.   Auto companies also fell, as a slowing economy is expected to cut into car sales, while higher interest rates will deter investors from borrowing.

18.   Banks and construction companies fell, as they are most dependent on the domestic economy for sales.

19.   After two years of improved results, the company fell behind competitors earlier this year because of the slowdown in its storage business.

20.   Also on the bright side, shares of many small companies are holding while larger companies fall, money managers said.