1.   In particular, coal stocks had sunk to a level below that at which distribution and use could operate efficiently.

2.   And Asian stocks are sinking for more reasons than just real estate.

3.   As new economy stocks sank, old economy blue chips continued to rise as investors were drawn to values in beaten-down shares.

4.   At the same time, U.S. stocks sank for a second day.

5.   Bonds rose at the open as stocks sank following a plunge in New York shares Friday.

6.   Brokerage house stocks sank amid concern earnings will be adversely affected by a ruling Liberal Democratic Party proposal to deregulate commissions charged on securities transactions.

7.   Brokerage stocks sank as well amid worry persistent low trading volume will erode profit made from commissions on securities transactions.

8.   Either way, their stocks sank.

9.   Financial and drug stocks sank as bond yields climbed.

10.   From the moment the Hong Kong market opened on Tuesday morning, stocks sank like an anchor.