11.   Concern that inflation could accelerate after six years of economic expansion rattled bonds, dragging stocks lower.

12.   Concern that inflation could accelerate after six years of economic expansion rattled bonds, initially dragging stocks lower.

13.   Concern over the Asian crisis even dragged down stocks that analysts expected to rise, such as the Gerdau steelmaking group.

14.   Concern that inflation could accelerate after six years of economic expansion rattled bonds, dragging stocks lower earlier in the day.

15.   Currency woes dragged stocks lower.

16.   Currency woes dragged stocks lower, amid concern central banks will keep credit tight to make their currencies more attractive to hold.

17.   Declines among the state-controlled company stocks dragged other stocks down.

18.   European stocks were also dragged from earlier highs, as higher bond yields eclipsed upbeat earnings reports from the likes of Unilever Plc and Nestle SA.

19.   He said the cut in federal capital gains taxes continues to drag down stocks, by making it more lucrative for money managers to sell shares that have appreciated.

20.   Higher long-term interest rates and a declining dollar helped to drag stocks lower from the opening bell.