Blockbuster sold its Brazilian stake in 2007 for a steep loss.

Cattle prices rose in light trading as the market turned around after steep losses last week.

Holders of Enron preferred stock are also looking at steep losses.

Higher interest rates could cause prices to fall, but few analysts expect the steep losses like those of a couple years ago.

But because of large one-time charges related to its initial public offering in May, the agency company reported a steep loss.

Executives of the nation's largest steel companies say the industry will have its steepest losses since 1986.

Asian markets suffered steep losses, with technology issues doing the worst.

For producers with no alternatives, low prices have meant steep losses.

But they were consistent with the steep losses posted on the first two days of this week.

If it appears to be bad, they have to sell immediately to defend themselves from steep losses.