21.   In a research note Monday, Prudential analyst Michael Bruynesteyn downgraded Ford from hold.

22.   In his research note, Pickrel said the company has won some new contracts and is focused on building sales for the next two quarters.

23.   In the past few weeks, semiconductor stocks surged on positive research notes by some investment firms, only to retreat as investors rethought their optimism.

24.   Merrill Lynch analyst Steve Milunovich fueled those fears with a research note indicating that companies that do business with IBM are struggling, and may cut back on orders.

25.   Meeker said in a research note she believes the proposal to break the company in two to satisfy antitrust concerns is an excessive punishment.

26.   Retail stocks fared better, helped by a Merrill Lynch research note suggesting the worst might soon be over for the beleaguered industry.

27.   Retail stocks rose, helped by a Merrill Lynch research note suggesting the worst might soon be over for the beleaguered industry.

28.   Semiconductor companies and those that make equipment for the industry suffered from a cautious research note by Merrill Lynch.

29.   Semiconductor companies and those that make equipment for the industry suffered after a cautious research note by Merrill Lynch.

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