41.   In earlier trading, stocks slumped amid concern that share prices had risen too high in recent months in relation to company earnings.

42.   In the U.K., stocks slumped amid falling bonds and after a seven-day rally in U.S. stocks stalled yesterday.

43.   Indeed, although its stock may be slumping, its sales and earnings have been solid.

44.   Internet stocks slumped heavily but then rallied to finish mostly with small changes.

45.   Its stock has also slumped, although for apparently different reasons.

46.   Its stock had slumped because of a recession in the oil industry.

47.   Just yesterday, AMD stock slumped after the company reported a nasty quarterly loss.

48.   Maryland stocks slumped, tracking the broader market, as the outlook for corporate profits dimmed amid more signs that interest rates will keep rising.

49.   NASDAQ FALLS IN TECHNOLOGY SLUMP Technology stocks slumped, sending the Nasdaq composite index to its fifth consecutive losing session.

50.   NASDAQ stocks slumped for the third consecutive session Thursday as investors took profits in high-technology shares, casting a further pall over the market in general.