P505ORACLE 505 Mon23 Dec C4 9715:58      Monday    Dow Jones index: 17.00 1526.02 -16.97 20.00 19.00 Close Prices opened lower in fairly active trading of New York Stock Exchange issues and declines led advances 398 to 313 among the 1,036 issues on the tape. Analysts suggest the market is taking a break after the recent sharp rises because fund managers no lgnger feel there is any urgency to take on stock. US income growth eases concern ─ p529  City headlines 500 Newsfile 520 LOOKING FOR A JOB? RECRUITMENT 498