1.   For retailers it was the worst year on record and consumer spending is at its lowest since World War Two.

2.   And the company said its share of the U.S. vehicle market, now its lowest since World War II, would rise this year because of several new models.

3.   Bond yields still are at their lowest since early March.

4.   Bonds fell in morning trading, at one point dropping to their lowest since last week, as a stronger dollar dimmed the allure of yen-denominated debt.

5.   Bonds rose the past three days, driving yields to the lowest since February, after reports showed that retail sales and producer prices unexpectedly fell in May.

6.   Airline stocks soared as crude oil prices fell to their lowest since June.

7.   Both fell to their lowest since mid-March.

8.   CANADIAN stocks fell, led by Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. and other oil and gas issues, as crude oil prices tumbled to their lowest since August.

9.   Canadian government bonds plunged to their lowest since October after an unexpectedly strong U.S. employment report crushed hopes for another drop in interest rates.