51.   The decline in earnings comes amid recession in the French auto industry.

52.   The decline in placements came after many ranchers thinned their herds last spring and summer amid drought ravaged pasture lands and record-high feed prices.

53.   The decline in revenue came as the markets for televisions in the U.S. and Europe fell, the company said.

54.   The decline in Telebras came as investors waited for the company to release first-half results.

55.   The declines came amid concern sales of luxury products could be hit as the currency and economic turmoil continues to deepen.

56.   The declines came amid reports that more railroad shares are due to be issued.

57.   The declines came amid speculation merchant banks will recall loans from the group before it is too late.

58.   The declines came as the Federal Reserve prepared to meet to discuss whether the economy is slowing enough to postpone an increase in interest rates.

59.   The declines came at a time when much of the rest of the industry had been able to halt circulation erosion, at least for the moment.

60.   The declines came despite improved performance Monday in Brazil and South Korea, two markets that were under pressure last week.