11.   Investors often get their first hint of problems in a technology sector when parts makers report weak sales.

12.   Investors often get their first hint of problems in the computer networking and other technology sector when parts makers report weaker sales.

13.   Investors often get their first hint of problems in the computer-networking and other technology sectors when parts makers report weaker sales.

14.   Indeed, most other PC makers are reporting strong demand for their machines.

15.   Japanese auto makers reported generally strong results, partly because their small sport utility vehicles sold briskly.

16.   Massachusetts stocks rose, led by Gillette Co. after the consumer products maker reported higher earnings, boosted its dividend, and announced a stock buyback program.

17.   Most auto makers reported December sales Friday, and the GM numbers pulled down the results for the industry.

18.   Most other auto makers reported higher sales for October.

19.   Most U.S. auto makers report sales of cars and light trucks for April.

20.   Most large cement makers reported decline in earnings last year.