11.   Banking stocks, together with construction issues, have been among the main losers in recent weeks because of worries over the huge non-performing loans they hold.

12.   The main loser Monday was Dutch software company Baan, which issued a profit warning before the start of trade.

13.   In Europe, financial stocks were among the main losers.

14.   Investors Tuesday favored bank shares, the main losers Monday from rising interest rates, analysts said.

15.   Although the main losers - copper, aluminium and nickel - had recovered slightly by Friday, the metals suffered their most serious slump for some years.

16.   Banking institutions were main losers due to fears of a rise in interest rates.

17.   Blue chips were the main losers in the broad market decline, dealers said.

18.   But the moderates, who maintained around one hundred seats in the preceding assembly, were the main losers.

19.   Chemicals were the main losers of the week.

20.   The smaller parties were the main losers in the elections which featured a record level of voter disinterest.