31.   Connecticut stocks fell today, led by information technology research firm Gartner Group Inc., whose shares declined amid a broader drop in technology stocks.

32.   Cotton prices declined amid forecasts for further rain in Texas, easing the dry conditions that threatened the crop.

33.   Computer industry leaders including Intel Corp., Dell Computer Corp. and Compaq Computer Corp. declined amid concern that growth is slowing.

34.   Connecticut stocks fell for a third day as shares of United Technologies Corp. declined amid a nationwide shift toward bonds over stocks.

35.   Construction and capital equipment shares declined amid continued concern earnings will suffer as the economy remains weak.

36.   Deane said Pacific Star had a good year in terms of revenue growth, though margins in its businesses have been declining amid rising competition.

37.   Elsewhere, in the municipal bond market prices declined amid a lack of demand, especially from mutual funds.

38.   Emerging market debt ended the day mostly lower, with Argentine bonds declining amid concern there will be no further encouraging economic news in the near future.

39.   European stocks and bonds declined amid a slumping dollar and fading hopes interest rates will be cut further.

40.   Exports are declining amid widening economic and market turmoil in Asia, the top destination for agricultural sales.