1.   High-tech bellwethers led the decline in the stock market.

2.   AlliedSignal Inc. led the decline, after reporting earnings that matched analyst expectations.

3.   Altera Corp. is expected to lead the decline.

4.   Amgen Inc., Cisco Systems Inc. and Intel led the decline today.

5.   Among active issues, Banco Provincial, Banco de Venezuela and Banco Mercantil Class A led the decline.

6.   Among stocks leading the declines were gas distributor Petronas Gas Bhd., Tenaga Nasional Bhd. and Telekom Malaysia Bhd., the largest phone company.

7.   Aluminum Co. of America and Coca-Cola Co. led the decline.

8.   Aluminum Co. of America, IBM and General Motors led the decline.

9.   ANZ led the decline among finance stocks.

10.   Applied Materials Inc., Quantum Corp. and other computer-related companies led the decline.