11.   Stocks drifted lower Monday amid indications by more companies that tough times will continue for at least another quarter.

12.   Stocks drifted lower Wednesday as investors again limited their commitments to the market.

13.   Stocks drifted to a mixed finish in the quietest session of the year Monday as investors worried about interest rates and took profits from a modest rally on Friday.

14.   Stocks drifted at mixed levels in cautious trading Tuesday morning as the market awaited the outcome of a monetary policy meeting.

15.   Stocks drifted in quiet trading Monday as investors sought a new catalyst for a rally.

16.   Stocks drifted lower in early trading Tuesday amid doubts that an anticipated interest rate cut would be able to lift the economy out of its malaise.

17.   Stocks drifted lower in early trading Wednesday morning as investors took profits.

18.   Stocks drifted lower Monday as more companies indicated that tough times will continue for at least another quarter.

19.   Stocks drifted lower Thursday morning, following new reports that showed a slowdown in U.S. economic growth.

20.   Stocks drifted lower Tuesday amid doubts that an anticipated interest rate cut would be able to lift the economy out of its malaise.