11.   Both companies make much of their earnings in Hong Kong, where stocks slumped today.

12.   Both stocks slumped after the merger was announced.

13.   Brazilian stocks slumped for a second day on speculation that trading losses around the globe could spark financial problems at home and investment cuts from abroad.

14.   But automobile stocks slumped amid concern over third-quarter profits.

15.   But high-technology stocks slumped after a leading semiconductor manufacturer said profits might be under pressure for the next two quarters.

16.   But high technology stocks slumped after a leading semiconductor manufacturer said profits may be under pressure for the next two quarters.

17.   But it reversed course when Japanese stocks slumped in afternoon trading on concern a proposed tax cut will do little to revive consumer spending and kick-start the economy.

18.   But now, with technology stocks slumping and the telecommunications industry reeling at the cost of its wireless future, a more pessimistic forecast is emerging.

19.   But instead of bouncing back, his favorite technology stocks slumped further.

20.   But its stock has slumped, illustrating the challenges of being among the first to cultivate a new field in technology.