91.   The decline came after technical problems delayed shipments of its products in the second quarter and international sales slumped.

92.   The decline came as traders and investors speculated that the company may have trouble paying its manufacturers.

93.   The decline came because Lehman did more business in countries with lower tax rates than the U.S., Cecil said.

94.   The decline came despite a report indicating that robust growth had not shown up in producer prices.

95.   The decline came even as several analysts continued to recommend ABR, which administers health-care benefits for other companies.

96.   The decline came even as world markets rallied and rivals saw trading profits surge.

97.   The decline came on the back of a string of dismal earnings reports, which showed that government loan restrictions have left many state enterprises in debt.

98.   The decline comes as Olivetti said Chief Executive Francesco Caio will meet with Industry Minister Pierluigi Bersani tomorrow and speak to a Senate industrial committee Thursday.

99.   The decline comes even as some Wall Street analysts said the company, which administers health-care benefits for others, is poised to generate more sales.

100.   The decline in imports comes even as the dollar continues to gain in value against the yen.