41.   The prospect of higher borrowing rates dragged down stocks, too.

42.   The prospect that higher borrowing costs could cut into corporate earnings dragged down stocks.

43.   The stock was dragged down by interest-rate concerns.

44.   The time for computer-related shares to get their comeuppance and drag other stocks with them?

45.   Traders said allegations that President Bill Clinton had an affair with a former White House intern may drag down stocks.

46.   Traders said allegations that President Bill Clinton had an affair with a former White House intern are helping to drag down stocks.

47.   Worries about weakness in foreign markets and economies also helped to drag down stocks.

48.   Blue-chip stocks were also dragged lower by bonds.

49.   Bond prices were lower most of the day before plunging at mid-afternoon, dragging stocks lower.

50.   Dealers said technical factors as well as waning enthusiasm about the Nippon Credit report led investors to dump financial shares, dragging other stocks lower as well.