71.   Exporting companies, including chemical manufacturers, declined as the shekel strengthened against the U.S. dollar.

72.   Exports of audio equipment and office equipment such as facsimile machines both declined as Japanese electronics makers continued to set up factories in Asia where labor is cheaper.

73.   Finally, Chilean ADRs declined as a steep increase in domestic interest rates threatened to slow economic in the Andean nation.

74.   Financial institutions declined as the Canadian dollar fell, renewing concern that the Bank of Canada may raise interest rates to underpin the floundering currency.

75.   Exporters declined as the dollar failed to make significant gains against the deutsche mark.

76.   Financial companies also declined as higher bond yields boosted borrowing costs, potentially making their loans less attractive to clients.

77.   First, the residual value of leased vehicles continues to decline as sales of new cars, and leases, increase.

78.   Foreclosure rates declined as the economy improved, Nattagh said.

79.   Foreign exchange revenue declined as income from derivatives rose.

80.   French stocks declined as losses in shares going ex-dividend overshadowed speculation the next industry for takeovers and mergers will be retail.