71.   Semiconductor shares dropped on concern that personal computer sales are slowing.

72.   Some analysts, however, warned that shares could drop next week if figures on the U.S. economy lead to fears of a rise in interest rates.

73.   Software and semiconductor shares dropped amid concern that computer sales are slowing.

74.   Some bank shares dropped.

75.   Some analysts are now saying that oil shares have dropped to attractive prices.

76.   Some analysts said technology shares could drop further before some stocks recover.

77.   Technology shares dropped following the fall in U.S. trading and ongoing concerns about Asian economic turmoil.

78.   Telecom shares dropped on Friday after Cascade Communications Corp., another telecom equipment maker, reported slower revenue growth along with surprisingly strong earnings.

79.   Stocks were mixed as oil shares dropped on concern that easing tensions in the Persian Gulf could hurt crude prices.

80.   Technology shares dropped following the fall in U.S. trading and ongoing concern about Asian -- particularly South Korean --economic turmoil.