1.   Colorado technology issues were mixed on a day that saw the sector generally losing ground amid concerns the strong gains of this year are slowing.

2.   Some investors said while they see certain sectors rising, the market as a whole will remain flat.

3.   While the Internet sector is seen as risky, EMC has attracted a broad following essentially as a building-block maker for the new economy.

4.   Within that context, we have seen some sectors of stocks that we favor.

5.   But while the agricultural sector is seen as being able to absorb some unemployed, the looming drought could turn things around.

6.   Sirim Berhad president and chief executive Dr Mohd Ariffin Aton said the manufacturing sector was seen as one of the industries to lead Malaysia out of the economic problems.

7.   The company continues to see this sector as the bright spot in the real estate industry, particularly in this period of economic crisis.

8.   The financial services sector is seen as a growth industry worldwide, while traditional banking is not.

9.   Dealers said utilities were holding up as this sector was seen as a safer investment amid interest rate uncertainty.