51. Other companies involved in the computer storage, such as Brocade Communications Systems Inc. just the day before, were warning about weaker demand. 52. Renewed Iraqi exports and weaker demand from Asian economies will add to the glut. 53. Roasters were able to delay buying because weaker demand in recent months left them with larger inventories, he said. 54. Robust consumer demand in the U.S. and Far East has offset signs of weaker demand in Europe. 55. Sales by chain stores slowed in November and auto dealers are using rebates to move inventory out the door in anticipation of weaker demand. 56. Semiconductor stocks fell for a second day on concern weaker demand and lower prices in the U.S. could erode profit growth. 57. Semiconductor and chip-making equipment maker stocks fell for a second day on concern weaker demand and lower prices in the American market could erode profit growth. 58. Services, however, saw weaker demand. 59. Semiconductor and chip-making equipment maker stocks fell for a second day on concern weaker demand and lower prices in the U.S. could erode profit growth. 60. Shares of other steelmakers dropped after a government report showed steel production may fall in November, a sign of weaker demand in the industry. |