1.   As the telecommunications bill languished, radio stocks drifted downward from peaks in the early fall.

2.   But when the buying stampede slows, the stocks quickly drift down.

3.   Cobby said stocks could drift for the rest of the week as investors search for the most likely takeover and merger candidates.

4.   The stock has drifted mainly downward ever since.

5.   The stock has drifted, and top officials, including the chief executive, have swiftly shuffled in and out.

6.   Blue chips rose moderately, while technology stocks drifted lower, giving the Nasdaq composite its fourth straight decline.

7.   In Europe, stocks drifted lower in Frankfurt and fell sharply in Paris.

8.   Japanese stocks drifted lower, then higher in a quiet session Monday as investors waited for a parliamentary election Sunday.

9.   On Monday, stocks drifted lower as investors waited for more earnings reports.

10.   On Monday, stocks drifted marginally lower.