41.   Electronics makers like Pioneer Electronics and steel makers like Nippon Steel Co. led the declines.

42.   Electronics makers Sony Corp. and Pioneer Electronic Corp. led decliners.

43.   Electronics makers such as Canon Inc. declined.

44.   Electronics makers that earn much of their profits overseas were among the biggest gainers.

45.   Electronics exporters fell as investors sought to take profits after electronics makers as a group rose to their highest level in two weeks, traders said.

46.   Electronics maker Hitachi Ltd. obtained a patent in the U.S. on liquid crystal display technology.

47.   Electronics maker slipped.

48.   Electronics maker Toshiba Corp. and six other companies reached a compromise with Sony Corp. and Philips Electronics NV to standardize digital video discs.

49.   Electronics makers also gained as investors bet their recent price slide made for a good buying opportunity.

50.   Electronics makers also slipped amid concern about the effect of general economic malaise on earnings.