11.   The stock market reflected this view, as the major indexes all declined, ending a volatile week on a down note.

12.   The stock market finished the week on a down note Friday, falling sharply just days after hitting new highs across the board.

13.   They put on a quality show that might have ended with the Astros finishing the homestand on a down note but not exactly singing the blues.

14.   Typically, whales from the northern tip of Vancouver Island end their calls with an up note, while southern whales trail off with a down note.

15.   While he tried to remain upbeat, Hopcroft sounded a down note about what the future may hold.

16.   Wall Street ended one of its most dreadful years on a down note as investors sent stocks sharply lower Monday to minimize their tax bills.

17.   High-tech stocks opened the session on a down note following negative comments by analysts.

18.   Wall Street began the day on a down note because of higher interest rates which made fixed-rate investments more attractive.