11.   Japanese stocks declined, led by banks and major exporters, amid concern about the financial health of banks and companies amid a growing wave of bankruptcies.

12.   Japanese stocks declined, led by exporters, following the fall of the dollar to its lowest level in over a month.

13.   Maryland stocks declined today, led by shares of Micro Systems Inc., Marriot International Inc. and Host Marriott Corp.

14.   Maryland-area stocks declined, led lower by HCIA Inc. and Information Resources Engineering Inc.

15.   Michigan stocks declined, led lower by Compuware Corp., amid concern that corporate earnings growth will slow later this year and next year.

16.   Minnesota stocks declined, led by Hutchinson Technology Inc. and Micron Electronics Inc., on investor concerns that technology companies are heading for tougher times.

17.   Philippine stocks declined, led by real estate companies and banks, amid warnings that rapid loan expansion to developers will lead to difficulties down the road.

18.   SPANISH stocks declined, following U.S. stocks lower, after the release of economic reports suggested American interest rates may go up.

19.   Texas stocks declined, led by Foxmeyer Health Corp., Nutrition For Life International Inc. and Software Spectrum Inc.

20.   Swiss stocks declined, paced by engineering group ABB AG and other exporters, on concern a weak dollar will cut into profits earned abroad.