21.   Stocks drifted in a narrow range Thursday following another batch of disquieting economic and earnings news.

22.   Stocks drifted in Frankfurt, moved marginally higher in London and weakened in Paris.

23.   Stocks drifted lower again Wednesday as investors, hesitant to take any big steps in an uncertain business climate, limited their commitments to the market.

24.   Stocks drifted progressively lower throughout the day, unable to hold on to early gains.

25.   Stocks drifted higher Tuesday as investors reacted to strong second-quarter earnings reports but questioned whether the economy is really slowing.

26.   Stocks drifted lower during a quiet session Monday as more companies indicated that tough times will continue for at least another quarter.

27.   Stocks drifted lower in quiet trading Friday morning after inflation data came in slightly better than expected.

28.   STOCKS drifted to a lower close yesterday with liquidity drying up as cautious investors remained on the sidelines with little news to spur buying, brokers said.

29.   Stocks drifted to a mostly lower finish Monday as profit- taking outweighed selective buying.

30.   Tokyo stocks drifted lower.