41.   Financial companies led the rise in Medellin.

42.   Experts say that technology companies have led the switch to foreign nationals.

43.   Financial companies led Connecticut stocks lower amid a broader market decline triggered by concern that prices are too high, given prospects for company earnings.

44.   Financial companies led declining stocks.

45.   For investors, the drop is noteworthy, because biotechnology and Internet companies have led the stock market so far this year, while most other stocks have languished.

46.   French stocks plunged, led by companies whose profits will be hurt by slowing Asian economic growth, following the slump in U.S. and Asian stock markets.

47.   Gains in computer-related issues and economic bellwether retail, chemical and auto shares paced the rise, led by companies such as Caterpillar Inc. and Hewlett-Packard Co.

48.   Grupo Financiero Banamex-Accival SA, Consorcio Grupo Dina SA and construction companies led the decline.

49.   High-tech companies led U.S. markets higher as Intel Corp. and Microsoft Corp. both rose to record highs.

50.   High-technology companies led the advance, while motor vehicle output rebounded after sagging a month earlier.