11.   Wheat prices traded irregularly on the Chicago futures market Monday while corn and soy fell in a session marked by light trading in advance of the approaching Thanksgiving holiday.

12.   Lai said trading was expected to remain quiet with the approaching Christmas holiday.

13.   Many investors remained idle ahead of the approaching New Year holidays, brokers said.

14.   The dollar drifted in a narrow range Tuesday in light trading with many dealers eyeing the approaching Thanksgiving holiday in the United States.