21.   Among major technology companies that have announced new investments in India in recent months are Microsoft, Compaq, Digital Equipment and Cisco.

22.   Among other companies in the state index, the biggest decliners included a passel of technology companies.

23.   Among technology companies, the big companies that dominate their markets did the best.

24.   Among the biggest gainers were technology companies, which have returned to favor with investors.

25.   Amid growing consumer concerns and the likelihood of new federal regulations, technology companies are starting to make online privacy a full-time job.

26.   Analysts and investors disagreed over what significance, if any, weak sales at the specialty-chip makers held for networking equipment makers and other technology companies.

27.   Analysts said that the change could inhibit acquisitions, especially by smaller technology companies.

28.   An accountant by training, he had worked at Republic Steel and Schlumberger before working at two major technology companies, SAP and Oracle, before joining Compaq.

29.   Among the hardest hit companies were many major technology companies whose businesses are suffering the most with the glut.

30.   Among the other companies in the state index were a passel of technology companies, some of which also made presentations to investors this week.