11.   Apple, which had declined comment on the follow-up story, had not registered www.traya.net.

12.   Argentine Brady bonds declined on investor concern that new Economy Minister Roque Fernandez would let the peso weaken, traders said.

13.   ARGENTINE stocks declined on selling by investors who needed cash to pay for shares they acquired by exercising options last week.

14.   Argentine stocks were mixed as a week-long rally in steel shares was offset by bank shares that declined on a rise in U.S. bond yields.

15.   As an associate hailed a cab, Esrey smiled, offered his hand and politely declined comment on a fevered day of merger negotiations.

16.   Auto makers declined on concerns that Brazil may take steps to reduce import quotas for Argentine cars.

17.   Autos and electronics makers declined on concern a falling dollar will cut into profits at these companies, which are exporters.

18.   Banking shares also declined on concern major banks will have to foot more of the bill for non-performing loans extended by affiliated housing lenders which are no longer solvent.

19.   Bank stocks may decline on concern that the Bank of Canada may raise interest rates to strengthen the dollar.

20.   Banking shares also declined on concern major banks will have to foot more of the bill for non-performing loans extended by affiliated housing lenders that are no longer solvent.