11.   Parmalat shares sank early last year as a large increase in its debt and large acquisitions raised concern it would have to ask shareholders for fresh cash.

12.   Stocks plunged across Europe after Asian shares sank.

13.   Stocks slid from their highs as auto, oil drilling and chemical shares sank.

14.   The shares have sunk this year as a result of a weak personal computer market and slowing economy.

15.   The shares sank on the New York Stock Exchange.

16.   Their shares have sunk this year as a result of a weak personal computer market and slowing economy.

17.   Today, AMS is battling a downturn in demand and a patent infringement lawsuit, and its shares are sinking fast.

18.   Philippine shares sank last week to nearly a five-year low.

19.   Banks were also higher, while construction shares sank.

20.   Blue chip shares sank, though the decline was offset somewhat by investor interest in domestic shares, traders said.