11.   A fall of the Malaysian ringgit also helped push share prices down.

12.   By making comparisons easier, it is hoped, the euro will increase competition and push prices down in the long term.

13.   Fears that U.S. sheep might be infected with a version of the mad cow disease helped push corn prices lower.

14.   Suzuki said market sentiment was dampened Monday, when lingering concerns about increases in Japanese and U.S. interest rates helped push prices down.

15.   The U.S. dollar surged to a three-month high against the Japanese yen Monday, and its rise helped push prices higher on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.