111.   The Nasdaq Stock Market extended its advance after reaching a record close Monday.

112.   The U.S. dollar reached a record high against the local currency at the close of business Thursday.

113.   U.S. stocks reach new record in quiet, pre-holiday session.

114.   World wheat production is expected to reach a record this season, the International Grains Council said Thursday.

115.   Australian share prices closed marginally lower Friday after a day of selective stock trading which saw the index briefly reach a record trading high, brokers said.

116.   Australian share prices closed marginally lower Friday after a day of stock specific trading which saw the index briefly reach a record high, brokers said.

117.   The Paris Bourse plowed ahead strongly on Thursday in active trading to reach a record high just one session before the end of the January trading month.

118.   London shares reached new records this week, buoyed by the sentiment that British interest rates have peaked, takeover activity and a series of positive corporate results.

119.   Share prices in London fell on continued profit-taking on Tuesday, dealers said, while the Frankfurt market reached a record high.

120.   The Australian stock market also reached a record high.