21.   United Technologies Corp. led the slide.

22.   United Microelectronics Corp. and other chipmakers led the slide after the U.S. ruled they sold chips below production costs.

23.   Banks led the slide Friday as European stocks closed at a five-month low.

24.   Leading the slide were property stocks.

25.   Telecommunication companies once again led the slide in European stocks Thursday.

26.   Tokyo stocks declined Friday morning after a retreat on Wall Street, with technology issues leading the slide.

27.   Tokyo stock prices declined Tuesday for the second consecutive day, with major banking issues leading the slide.

28.   High-tech stocks were the big losers, with Compaq Computer leading the slide.

29.   Banking shares led the slide amid concerns about bad debts, dealers said.

30.   Cereal and soy prices closed sharply down on the futures market here Thursday, with soy leading the slide because of massive selloffs by investment funds.