41.   U.S. stocks fell from highs as semiconductor shares slumped on evidence demand for their products is waning.

42.   U.S. stocks were mixed as Philip Morris Cos. and other tobacco shares slumped on a report claiming a direct link between smoking and lung cancer.

43.   U.S. stocks fell as computer-related shares slumped after a warning from Motorola Inc. that earnings will fall short of expectations.

44.   U.S. stocks fell as financial shares slumped and DuPont Co. warned that business is slowing.

45.   Yesterday, shares across Latin America slumped on speculation that Brazil may be forced to devalue the real.

46.   Philippine shares slumped on heavy foreign selling ahead of the release of key economic data in the United States later Friday, traders said.

47.   Philippine shares slumped on worries over a possible rise in U.S. and domestic interest rates, traders said.

48.   Philippine shares slumped, dragged down by foreign selling in the absence of positive regional and local developments, traders said.

49.   Bank shares slumped.

50.   But the tighter liquidity has pushed interest rates higher, and Philippine shares have slumped as funds exited the stock market.