11.   Bank shares dropped after a newspaper report that the Finance Ministry will change accounting rules next year, requiring them to disclose non-performing loans.

12.   Bank shares dropped half a percent as a group, led by Sumitomo Bank.

13.   Bank shares dropped amid concern that rising rates will make it less profitable to make loans.

14.   Bank shares dropped amid concern the slump in the stock market and the slowing economy will add to bad loans at banks, analysts said.

15.   Boots shares dropped after the company said the pharmacy chain sales rose strongly, but other retail sales dropped.

16.   A batch of companies could see their shares drop after reporting weaker-than-expected earnings for the current quarter.

17.   About five shares dropped for every three that rose.

18.   About one share dropped for each that rose.

19.   After rising in anticipation of the results, Volkswagen shares dropped in recent electronic trading.

20.   BT shares dropped on the news.