31.   Blue chip stocks declined, although they closed up from their lows.

32.   Brazilian stocks declined amid concern an Argentine tax package could fail to cut a budget deficit there and lead investors to pull out of the region.

33.   Brazilian stocks declined amid poor results at steelmakers, as rising production costs cut into profitability.

34.   Brazilian stocks declined this week as the government delayed efforts to cut unwieldy spending that is seen leading to a big budget deficit.

35.   A large short position typically means people expect the stock to decline.

36.   About three stocks declined for every two that rose on the New York Stock Exchange.

37.   About two stocks declined on the New York Stock Exchange for every one that advanced.

38.   About seven stocks declined for every five that rose on the NYSE.

39.   All three stocks declined Friday.

40.   Brazilian stocks declined amid speculation the sale of Rio de Janeiro utility Light Servicos de Eletricidade SA would be postponed.