21.   Gains were tempered by a drop in computer-related stocks as concern spread that demand for those products is waning.

22.   Gains were tempered by a late-day rise in bond yields which raised the attractiveness of bonds relative to equities.

23.   Gains were tempered by a late-day rise in bond yields, which raised the attractiveness of fixed-income securities relative to equities.

24.   Gains were tempered by concern that the U.S. will impose trade sanctions.

25.   Gains were tempered by persistent concerns about the direction of the economy, traders said.

26.   Gold and mining stocks tempered gains.

27.   Gold stocks tempered gains on lower gold bullion prices.

28.   Gains were tempered by concern interest rates will rise soon.

29.   Gains were tempered by concern that interest rates are headed higher.

30.   Gold issues, led by Teck Corp., Placer Dome Inc. and TVX Gold tempered gains.