21.   IDT is the latest in a string of technology companies that have warned of slowing sales and disappointing earnings.

22.   In contrast to the slowing sales for many PC makers, Apple reported strong demand across its product lines.

23.   In acquiring Fruit of the Loom, Berkshire gets a company that fell apart two years ago because of slowing sales, mounting debt and widespread reports of mismanagement.

24.   In recent years, Sammi Steel was hurt by slowing sales of its mainstay stainless steel plates.

25.   In the past few quarters, Oracle has struggled with slowing sales of its database programs that help manage big libraries of computerized information.

26.   In the broader market, U.S. stocks also dropped amid concern about slowing sales in the booming computer market.

27.   Inventories of goods at U.S. businesses increased in August for the eighth consecutive month as slowing sales and a transportation strike left unsold goods on shelves.

28.   Investors are also concerned about slowing sales of cellular phones, which use chips supplied by semiconductor makers.

29.   Intel believes this is slowing sales of its core microprocessors.

30.   It has also cushioned itself from the possibility of slowing sales by staggering sports marketing contracts with players, leagues and teams, Barakett said.