For automakers grappling with stagnant sales of passenger vehicles, that is an attractive advantage.

Some analysts think the price is high in light of the industry's stagnant sales and dim prospects.

I once used the economy and the specific industry as excuses when a client reported stagnant sales.

Since then, the automakers have reported stagnant sales, as well as some production troubles and parts shortages because of transportation problems.

Analysts say they expect the defense division, profitable but with stagnant sales, to bring at least $2 billion.

But it also warned that 1998 earnings were very likely to be flat because of stagnant sales of some products.

But the chip maker also reported stagnant sales and projected a lackluster holiday season.

Still, after years of stagnant sales and ho-hum profits, Honeywell is now on a roll.

Figures in the last month have shown shrinking employment, falling industrial production and stagnant retail sales.

Another issue identified was that stagnant sales were largely due to the proliferation of internet selling among our competitors.