41.   Energy prices plunged on growing expectations that a mild winter in the Northeast will keep inventories of heating fuels high.

42.   Even a few long-distance companies concede that prices could plunge if the Bell companies entered their market.

43.   Even so, prices would plunge if more coffee is added, or if traders believe roasters have adequate supplies through the end of the year.

44.   Even in Hong Kong, property prices plunged by more than half, and are only now recovering.

45.   Expectations that inflation will remain low were helped when crude oil prices plunged on reports that Kurdish factions in northern Iraq reached a cease-fire accord.

46.   Gold prices plunged as mining companies took advantage of the highest prices in more than two years to sell some of their production.

47.   Global semiconductor prices have plunged in recent months as chip supply has exceeded demand amid a market glut.

48.   GOLD PRICES CONTINUE SLIDE Gold futures prices plunged for a second day.

49.   Global semiconductor prices have plunged in recent months as chip demand has fallen amid a market glut.

50.   Gold prices plunged.