1.   Argentine stocks were little changed, as strong economic growth was offset by lingering concern that a decline in the U.S. dollar could erode corporate earnings.

2.   Asian stock markets have suffered amid concern high interest rates in Hong Kong will erode corporate earnings and throttle economic growth.

3.   Back-to-back years of stock market declines have helped sharply erode operating earnings in that segment, which Allmerica considers its shining star.

4.   Because lower revenue erodes earnings, some companies are freezing wages and reducing their workforce.

5.   Because lower revenue erodes earnings, companies are freezing wages and cutting staff.

6.   A strong Swiss franc eroded earnings.

7.   A strong yen hurts Japanese exporters by eroding their earnings when they are converted into yen.

8.   Canadian brand-name issues fell across the board, as investors expressed concern higher borrowing costs will erode earnings.

9.   Companies are also hurt by an increase as it makes borrowing more expensive and erodes earnings.

10.   Electronics and chemical shares led the decline on concern the weaker dollar would erode export earnings.