61.   Sales of its cereals were already slowing as consumers switched to alternatives such as bagels and granola bars.

62.   Sierra Semiconductor Corp. tumbled for a second day on concern that sales and earnings growth will slow as rivals increase production.

63.   Similarly, the Federal Reserve said in releasing its beige book that although the economy was healthy, growth showed signs of slowing as exports to Asia slumped.

64.   Singapore stocks fell, with bank shares declining on concern earnings will slow as higher interest rates brake loan demand and regional economic growth stagnates.

65.   Still, the rise is bonds is being slowed as Tokyo stocks failed to drop on the weaker dollar.

66.   Still, their rapid growth may be slowing as new aggressive angioplasty techniques and products emerge.

67.   Still, the company repeated an earlier warning that profit growth is slowing as sales and profit margins in monomers and polyolefins fall.

68.   Still, the Fed may not have to tighten at all if the economy slows as expected and a couple of other positive trends continue.

69.   Still, price increases could slow as warehouse stockpiles of coffee rise.