11.   Canadian stocks slipped yesterday as a drop in paper and forest products shares offset a gain by energy issues.

12.   Canadian stocks slipped as a drop in metals and paper issues overwhelmed gains in shares of BCE Inc. and potash-producer Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan.

13.   Canadian stocks slipped as concern that demand for commodities may be weakening weighed on metals and forest products issues, analysts said.

14.   Certain telecommunications stocks slipped amid uncertainty over the progress of the sweeping telecommunications bill.

15.   Colorado stocks slipped from six-month highs, led lower by Barrett Resources Corp. and Atlas Air Inc.

16.   European stocks slipped, led by the U.K., after Asian and American stocks fell, renewing concern for companies that do business in Asia.

17.   Insurance stocks slipped amid talk the French government will remove tax and other concessions there, the Evening Standard reported.

18.   IRISH stocks slipped from records, pulled down by global markets and a slide in Ryanair Holdings Plc which warned future trading would be tough.

19.   Japanese stocks slipped, led by retailers, amid concern about weak consumer demand after the government said September prices were flat.

20.   Japanese stocks slipped, led by retailers and electronics makers, amid concern about weak consumer demand after the government said September prices were flat.