1.   Also, stocks retreated after economic reports showed steady U.S. economic growth.

2.   Argentine stocks retreated from four-year highs as speculators sold shares acquired by exercising options that expire this week.

3.   Bank stocks retreated on interest-rate sensitivity.

4.   After paring its early losses around midmorning, stocks retreated again on Monday afternoon.

5.   After having propelled the market to new highs early this year, technology stocks have gradually retreated in recent weeks.

6.   After shooting up after Service Corp. announced its bid last month, Loewen stock has retreated.

7.   Airline stocks retreated again Thursday.

8.   Airline stocks retreated as many major carriers continued reducing autumn fares, moves that could crimp profits.

9.   Airline stocks retreated after Delta Air Lines Inc. announced fiscal third-quarter earnings that fell short of forecasts.

10.   British chemical stocks also retreated as Courtaulds Plc said higher raw material prices that have squeezed earnings in the past year have yet to peak.