1.   Too much hype, slower demand for its computer workstations, and increased competition.

2.   Altera said late yesterday that its third-quarter sales probably will fall from second-quarter levels because of slower demand in North America.

3.   Altera Corp. said late yesterday that its third-quarter sales probably will fall from second-quarter levels because of slower demand for chips in North America.

4.   Analysts are divided as to whether slower demand will lead to lower prices or will simply maintain them at this level.

5.   Analysts said earnings warnings from Altera Corp. and Xilinx Inc. may signal slower demand.

6.   Banks fell on concern high interest rates will trigger a surge in defaults, as well as slower demand for money.

7.   Altera Corp. said late last month that third-quarter sales probably will fall from second-quarter levels because of slower demand for chips in North America.

8.   Companies are also facing slower demand from the rest of Asia, and the recent collapse of numerous banks and brokerages is hurting consumer confidence and bank lending.

9.   Copper prices tumbled on expectations of slower demand.

10.   Earnings fell shy of forecasts because of slower demand from customers that make personal computers.