41.   The recent price decline, of course, has meant rising yields.

42.   U.S. stocks posted their biggest drop in almost three weeks as rising bond yields made it less likely that earnings will beat forecasts this year.

43.   U.S. stocks posted their biggest drop in almost three weeks as rising bond yields threatened the prospect that earnings will beat forecasts later in the year.

44.   U.S. stocks fell as rising bond yields posed a threat to share values.

45.   U.S. stocks are expected to fall as rising bond yields, oil and gold prices are seen hurting corporate profits.

46.   U.S. stocks are likely to fall as rising bond yields, weak demand for semiconductors and higher commodity prices put pressure on corporate profits.

47.   U.S. stocks fell, hurt by signs of slowing revenue growth at Microsoft Corp. and rising bond yields.

48.   U.S. stocks posted their biggest drop in three weeks as rising bond yields made it less likely earnings will exceed forecasts this year.

49.   U.S. stocks were also hurt by rising bond yields.

50.   Prices were mostly lower in early trading on Wall Street today as rising bond yields, presenting a more attractive alternative to stocks, drew investors away from equities.