11.   A return to tepid U.S. export sales sent wheat futures lower after a modest gain the previous session.

12.   Growth projections were lowered after more than two years of political instability that has almost halted an ambitious free market program.

13.   Hong Kong stocks closed generally lower after two straight sessions of gains.

14.   Investors bid Dow Chemical lower after the company missed first-quarter estimates.

15.   Officials said it probably would be lowered after the ceremony because of its delicate condition.

16.   Soybeans ended modestly lower after rebounding from steep early losses.

17.   Soybeans futures prices closed only marginally lower after falling in sympathy with grains.

18.   The flag was expected to be lowered after the ceremony because of its delicate condition.