1.   Among decliners, semiconductor-related issues fell following the drop in U.S. trading.

2.   Among decliners, some technology shares fell following the drop in the Nasdaq Composite Index overnight.

3.   Banks also fell following the spate of bad news.

4.   Banks fell following the collapse of an unlisted construction company, raising the specter of more bankruptcies to come.

5.   Banks fell following a rating downgrade of three banks by IBCA, a European credit rating company.

6.   Automakers fell following the release of U.S. auto sales figures yesterday.

7.   Bond yields fell following the reports.

8.   Computer-related companies slipped fell following the drop in technology shares in U.S. trading.

9.   Computer-parts makers also fell following the drop in technology shares in U.S. trading.

10.   Corn and soybeans could fall following the government forecast for warmer temperatures, which could speed development of crops.