101.   Illinois stocks declined for the week, led by packaging system manufacturer Illinois Tool Works Inc. and a slump in the broader market.

102.   Illinois stocks declined this week, led by technology companies including Westell Technologies Inc., Tellabs Inc. and U.S. Robotics Corp.

103.   In a year when many old-economy stocks declined, that danger became real for top executives.

104.   Illinois stocks declined for the third straight day, led again by modem maker U.S. Robotics Corp.

105.   Illinois stocks declined Tfor the fourth straight day, led by financial services company Household International Inc.

106.   In addition to the weakening of the dollar, U.S. stocks also declined as technology stocks faltered despite stronger-than-expected earnings at IBM and Texas Instruments.

107.   In a short sale, an investor sells borrowed shares, hoping the stock will decline and they can replace it at a lower price and pocket the difference..

108.   In CHILE, stocks declined amid concern economic troubles in Argentina could impact the earnings of leading electric utilities.

109.   In the broader market, stocks declined.

110.   In the broader market, U.S. stocks declined over worries that profit growth will slow.