The company said the decline stemmed from the weak economy and lower demand for computer products.

The budget office said the decline stemmed largely from weakness in the economy both before and after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11.

The decline of the industry stems from changes in tax laws.

The company said the decline stemmed from lower paper prices, the weak economy, excess industry capacity and slow construction activity, which reduced demand for wood products.

Paradoxically, it seems the team's decline has stemmed from Cablevision's financial interest in keeping it competitive.

The decline stemmed largely from a $625 million loss at the company's banking unit.

The decline stems in part from the office's decision to send back for revision - or to kill outright - some unspecified number of regulations.

That decline stemmed from continued bad news from Intel's major customers, the makers of personal computers.

Kamensky, however, said his steep decline in production last season stemmed from "my personal problem."

The decline in earnings stemmed mainly from falling metals prices, the company said.