101.   The decline in orders came even though other world producers are experiencing some crop problems related to poor weather.

102.   The decline in profit came from two new ventures, the company said.

103.   The declines came after Japan suffered its third-biggest bankruptcy in history, renewing concern that corporate profits in Asia will be scarce in months ahead.

104.   The declines came as investors who expected strong earnings next year might be reconsidering that view, analysts said.

105.   The declines came as share prices fell throughout Latin America, with stocks lower in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Venezuela and Colombia.

106.   The declines have come as the government considered steps to open the domestic market to competition, and exercise stricter regulation over prices.

107.   The most dramatic declines have come in gift and apparel catalogs.

108.   The production decline comes at a time of dwindling copper inventories held in exchange warehouses.

109.   The steepest declines came from Compaq and the Hewlett-Packard Co., which announced plans to merge during the quarter.

110.   The stock decline came after the oil-services company held a conference call that analysts said addressed demand for its services.