1.   Chemical companies also slipped.

2.   Computer, semiconductor and automobile issues rose as shares of household products, paper and medical products companies slipped.

3.   Computer, semiconductor and regional bank issues rose as shares of household products, beverage and medical products companies slipped.

4.   Construction companies slipped amid concern about fiscal instability.

5.   Companies typically slip in the rankings after the first year, since rapid growth is difficult to maintain at they mature.

6.   Construction companies slipped following banks.

7.   Electronics companies slipped after a strong showing yesterday.

8.   Energy issues and service companies slipped before a fuel inventory report is released later today by the American Petroleum Institute in the U.S.

9.   Far from seeing themselves working for a monopoly, Microsoft employees live in fear the company could slip up at any moment, Ellwanger said.

10.   For one thing, the company has slipped months behind its original schedule for launching the new Zeppelin.