1.   Another slide may be led by the Hong Kong stock market, Biggs said.

2.   Applied Materials Inc., Quantum Corp. and other computer-related companies led the slide.

3.   Asahi Bank Ltd. and Industrial Bank of Japan Ltd. lead the slide as traders said rising interest rates threaten to erode bank profits.

4.   Asahi Bank of Japan Ltd. led the slide as traders said rising interest rates threaten to erode bank profits.

5.   Asahi Bank and Industrial Bank of Japan Ltd. led the slide as traders said rising interest rates threaten to erode bank profits.

6.   Bank stocks led the slide.

7.   Chrysler Corp. and General Motors Corp. led the slide.

8.   Computer, semiconductor and software companies are seen leading the slide.

9.   Coca-Cola Co. led the slide after warning that its earnings will only match expectations.

10.   Drug and beverage companies led the slide.