11.   Lonergan said heavy interest charges in the fourth quarter would widen the loss.

12.   Online retailer eToys reported Thursday that its sales and customer base soared during the second quarter as the company expanded operations beyond toy sales, widening its losses.

13.   Stocks widened their losses this afternoon as investors continued shedding technology names.

14.   Stocks widened their losses today as concerns about inflation and interest rates were compounded by a dismal earnings outlook from Sears, Roebuck and Co.

15.   The broader market indicators also spent the day widening their losses.