51. Rising stocks were led by oil distribution companies and electrical utilities. 52. Rising stocks were led by Prudential Corp. 53. Shares of computer, software and semiconductor stocks led decliners in New York yesterday after computer retailer Circuit City Stores Inc. reported weaker-than-expected earnings. 54. Shares of computer, software and semiconductor stocks led decliners in New York yesterday after computer retailer Circuit City Stores Inc. reported weaker-than- expected earnings. 55. Shares of banks, which depend on a robust economy and low-interest rates to increase earnings, led all stocks lower. 56. Speculation that the July trade deficit would balloon also led stocks to fall. 57. Stocks were led by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., telecommunications provider Bezeq, American Israeli Paper Mills Ltd., Israel Land Development Co., and Clal Industries Ltd. 58. Stocks were led down today by broadcaster Television Azteca SA and banks. 59. Stocks were led higher by shares of Nikon Corp. and Ricoh Corp. along with other precision instrument manufacturers, many of which are involved in the production of semiconductors. 60. Stocks were led lower by Microsoft and Intel in technology, J.P. Morgan and American Express in banking, Merck in pharmaceuticals and Sears, Roebuck in retailing. |