11.   Shares in London rose dramatically to close at a new all-time high Friday, by contrast with the Frankfurt market where German shares firmed slightly in cautious trade.

12.   She said sharp falls across regional markets, in particular Hong Kong and Japan, were also weighing on sentiment and prompting cautious trade.

13.   Singapore share prices are expected to be mixed in cautious trade next week, seeking guidance from US stocks and corporate earnings results, dealers said Friday.

14.   Stocks managed modest gains early Thursday in cautious trade amid persistent uncertainty regarding corporate accounting and the strength of the upswing in the technology sector.

15.   Taiwan share prices closed marginally lower Monday in cautious trade before the Lunar New Year break, dealers said.