11.   The stocks have been shortsightedly lumped with the other cyclical groups that are vulnerable to fears that an economic recovery is nearing its peak, Galvin said.

12.   Companies are nearing the peak of the reporting season, and most companies have reported strong profit growth.

13.   More flooding also could strike the southern coast as the typhoon season nears its peak, the headquarters said.

14.   The U.S. flu season is nearing its peak, with a rising number of cases in the past several weeks, the government said Thursday.