1.   A weakening U.S. market hurts Japanese semiconductor suppliers.

2.   Alarmed by a weakening market position and declining staff morale, Really Rapid Transit Inc. needed to change.

3.   Falling open interest is regarded as evidence of a weakening market.

4.   In the midst of a weakening market, the Air Force contract is welcome news.

5.   Much of the downturn in the home appliance market is attributed to slumping retail sales and a weakening housing market.

6.   Some analysts contend that under the current pressure the government must revalue its currency to attract more dollars and other strong currencies to its weakening markets.

7.   The tariffs come at a time when Japanese automobile companies are being hurt by the strong yen and the weakening automobile market in the United States.

8.   A weakening broadcasting market may create acquisition opportunities for Disney, Linde said.

9.   In a sector that has been floundering in the throes of a weakening market region-wide, the Sukhothai may be a paradox.

10.   Securities analysts attributed the fall to the weakening regional market and the persistent fall of the rupiah against the American dollar.