31.   Computer makers are beginning to see signs of broad economic weakness coupled with saturation in some segments of the market.

32.   Continued evidence of economic weakness makes it more likely the Bank of France will cut interest rates at its meeting Thursday, Owens-Thomsen said.

33.   Domestic crude oil demand is being sapped by reduced airline schedules, diminished driving and continued economic weakness, particularly in the energy-intensive manufacturing sector.

34.   Drug and soft-drink stocks rose as new signs of economic weakness spurred gains in companies that have relatively consistent earnings growth.

35.   Earlier, when signs of economic weakness were prevalent, the Fed moved three times to cut its target level for the federal funds rate on loans among banks.

36.   Economic weakness in Japan, Asia and Brazil, and moderate U.S. sales growth, also are hurting profit.

37.   Economic weakness in Japan, Asia and Brazil, and moderate U.S. sales growth, are also hurting profit.

38.   Economic weakness and corporate earnings growth helped fuel a flight to quality, often to blue-chip, stocks.

39.   Economic weakness has led to the bankruptcy of several major financial institutions and other companies in recent months.

40.   Economic weakness also makes repayment less likely.