1. And last year, as the market tumbled, it was the hedge funds that did well. 2. Asian markets tumbled in October, taking European and U.S. stocks along with them, as economic turmoil in the region threatened company profits. 3. Australian stocks plunged for a second day after world equity markets tumbled on concern that currency and market turmoil in Asia may slow economic growth and company earnings. 4. Both markets tumbled yesterday on concern banks and companies with businesses in Southeast Asia may be hard hit by slowing growth and rising bad loans. 5. Bonds have been rallying since late October as Asian financial markets tumbled, driving investors to the safe haven of U.S. government debt. 6. Across Asia, markets tumbled. 7. But last year, the market tumbled on inflation and political uncertainty. 8. But last year, the market tumbled on inflation and political uncetainty, and the South African rand wobbled. 9. But when markets tumble, he added, the lock-ups can cause newly issued stocks to sink out of sight once anxious investors flee. 10. Despite the magnitude of the decline, several analysts said the market had not tumbled as much as they had expected. |