61.   Japanese stocks declined amid concern interest rates may be headed higher.

62.   Japanese stocks declined amid concern weak economic growth and a stronger dollar will curtail profit at steelmakers such as Nippon Steel Corp.

63.   Japanese stocks declined amid concern weak economic growth and low spending on public works projects will crimp profits at companies such as builder Taisei Corp.

64.   Japanese stocks declined amid concern weak economic growth and low spending on public works projects will crimp profits.

65.   Meanwhile, global demand for U.S. grain crops is declining amid economic troubles in Asia, the largest buyer of agricultural products.

66.   Major construction companies declined amid concern about government proposals to cut public works spending, analysts said.

67.   Metals shares declined amid a decline in spot prices for copper, high-grade aluminum and nickel declined.

68.   Michigan stocks fell for the second day, paced by engine manufacturer Detroit Diesel Corp., as the broader market declined amid rising bond rates.

69.   Municipal bonds declined amid the slump in Treasuries, while mortgage bonds were little changed as rising rates cooled concern that homeowners will rush to refinance the underlying loans.

70.   New York metropolitan area stocks fell, as shares of Champion International Corp. declined amid concern paper makers will post disappointing earnings this quarter if paper prices slide further.