1.   And last week, Intel, while declaring that its PC-chip business has stabilized, said sales of its communications products continue to sag.

2.   Investors are becoming more doubtful of an early recovery, even if business has stabilized, and multiples are starting to come down.

3.   Now, just as business was stabilizing, executives fear that the terror attacks in the United States will choke off orders once again.

4.   Analysts say that until corporations start saying business has stabilized and profits should start strengthening soon, the market will continue to fluctuate.

5.   Analysts say that until corporations start saying that business has stabilized and profits should start strengthening soon, the market will continue to fluctuate.

6.   But stocks rallied after executives said it appeared the microprocessor business was stabilizing.

7.   But semiconductor stocks rallied after executives said it appeared the microprocessor business was stabilizing.

8.   Chip makers also moved up after Broadcom said it believes business is stabilizing.

9.   So far, most companies have indicated that their business is stabilizing, with some improvements.

10.   Technology shares rose after two bellwethers indicated their business has stabilized and noticing some improvements.