41.   FRENCH bonds fell, tracking German and U.S. bonds lower, as the franc declined amid concern that efforts to reduce public deficits may spark unrest.

42.   FRENCH stocks declined amid speculation interest rates have fallen as low as they can go.

43.   Fragrances and flavors declined amid a slowing European perfumes market, hurt by low consumer demand, Roche said.

44.   Gold stocks have fallen in recent months as prices declined amid lackluster demand for the metal.

45.   Hogs declined amid expectations that supplies early next year will outstrip demand, even with prices near their lowest levels of the year.

46.   Hewlett-Packard Co., Compaq Computer Corp. and Digital Equipment Corp. rose most as investors sought out shares that recently declined amid a spate of computer-industry profit warnings.

47.   In contrast, profit in the television division declined amid Major League Baseball post-season losses and a slowdown in advertising at the Fox stations.

48.   In CHILE, stocks declined amid concern economic troubles in Argentina could impact the earnings of leading electric utilities.

49.   In the broader market, U.S. stocks were mixed as drug and beverage companies declined amid concern that their prices overestimate profit potential.

50.   In LONDON, base metals declined amid persistent concern over an economic slowdown sweeping across Asia and as general consumption levels tail off ahead of the Christmas holiday period.