21.   Today, they dragged the market down with them.

22.   Tuesday, technology stocks once again dragged the market down, with Microsoft and Dell Computer leading the plunge.

23.   A slump in property stocks also dragged the market down.

24.   Although tech and financial shares dragged the market down throughout Friday, sellers broadened their attention as the session progressed.

25.   Analysts said the declines reflect worries that have dragged the markets lower since Labor Day.

26.   But the market was dragged lower by technology issues, which took a beating following some disappointing earnings reports.

27.   Concerns over the soundness of a major property developer, Sino Land Co., and reports of layoffs at brokerages dragged the market down.

28.   Discouraging economic data also helped drag the market lower.

29.   Investors purchased low profile shares to diversify their portfolios with weak blue chip earnings dragging the market down.

30.   John Attmeave, a broker at Barclays de Zoete Wedd Australia Ltd., said mining stocks dragged the market down at its opening.