1.   Economically sensitive companies slumped, overshadowing gains in steady-earning food and household product companies.

2.   Food companies slumped.

3.   Oil companies slumped along with the price of oil.

4.   Oil-service companies also slumped.

5.   Semiconductor, software and computer companies slumped in price because of concern that earnings may not be up to snuff.

6.   Semiconductor, software and computer companies slumped because of concern that their earnings may not be up to snuff.

7.   The company slumped in recent months as low product demand forced chip manufacturers to trim plans for new plants.

8.   Transportation companies slumped Wednesday amid concern rising oil prices would erode earnings.

9.   U.S. stocks were mixed as personal-computer makers and other technology companies slumped and entertainment, auto and retail issues posted modest gains.