41. The second largest U.S. computer maker fell despite third-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street estimates. 42. The selling shifted money into the U.S. bond market, where long-term interest rates fell despite inflation jitters that sent U.S. stocks stumbling. 43. The U.S. dollar edged higher against the Japanese yen in quiet pre-holiday trading Wednesday, while Tokyo share prices fell despite an overnight record high on Wall Street. 44. The U.S. dollar fell despite central bank intervention in European trading Friday. 45. Traders said bond prices fell despite the retail report as investors took profits following a recent rally, sending yields on long-maturity bonds slightly higher. 46. Treasury prices fell despite a report showing that sales at large retailers fell back into a slump in May. 47. US prices fell despite announcements by the US department of agriculture that wheat was being exported to Russia, Algeria and Pakistan. 48. Wool prices fell despite biting cold in the United States and Europe. 49. It said pre-tax profit fell despite efforts to reduce costs and operating expenses. 50. Mitsubishi Motors said its pre-tax profit fell despite efforts to reduce costs and operating expenses. |