1. Argentine stocks fell as investors concerned the U.S. will raise interest rates sold shares in Argentina and other emerging markets to invest in bonds. 2. ARGENTINE stocks fell for a third day, led by construction shares, as turbulence in Asia and Brazil triggered investor jitters worldwide. 3. Australian stocks fell, led by resource stocks, as metal prices are seen declining after a slow down in the Japanese economy. 4. Brazilian stocks fell, led lower by telephone companies and steelmakers, on concern that a seven-day rally made share prices expensive in relation to earnings expectations. 5. Canadian stocks fell, led by Newbridge Networks Corp. and metal issues, snapping a seven-day advance as investors expressed concern that many stocks are overpriced. 6. Canadian bonds and the dollar rose on the announcement, and stocks fell. 7. Canadian stocks fell, led by gold and consumer product issues. 8. Canadian stocks fell, led by metal stocks amid lower commodity prices, snapping a three-day advance. 9. CHILEAN stocks fell, led by electricity companies Enersis SA and its electricity generating unit Empresa Nacional de Electricidad SA, or Endesa. 10. Canadian stocks fell for a seventh day, hurt by declining commodity prices and concern that an economic slowdown could crimp earnings at banks like Bank of Nova Scotia. |