11.   SOUTH African stocks were mixed as a rebound in industrial shares such as Sasol Ltd. and Iscor Ltd. offset a slump in gold mining companies.

12.   The government had predicted strong growth for the second half to offset a slump in the first two quarters.

13.   The slump was offset by strong results from the fixed-income group.

14.   These measure will offset continued slump in the audio and video business and the effect of falling prices, he said.

15.   U.S. stocks may be mixed as the lowest bond yields in more than four years offset a slump in computer-related shares led by Netscape Communications Corp.

16.   U.S. stocks were mixed as gains in bank, drug and beverage shares offset a slump in computer issues.

17.   U.S. stocks rebounded as optimism about steady interest rates offset a slump in Hewlett-Packard Co. triggered by a disappointing earnings report.

18.   Venezuelan stocks closed mixed after a late rally in Electricidad de Caracas and Cia. Anonima Nacional Telefonos de Venezuela offset a slump triggered by concerns over corporate earnings.

19.   USDA said domestic consumption of feed grains by livestock will be enough to offset a slump in sales to Asia.

20.   USDA said domestic consumption of grains by livestock will be enough to offset a slump in sales to Asia.