21.   French benchmark stocks are set to fall from record highs, analysts said, before the new Socialist government announces its economic program.

22.   FRENCH benchmark stocks closed at an all-time high on expectations the center-right coalition will win general elections due this weekend and next.

23.   French benchmark stocks rose, posting their largest percentage gain in nearly two years, amid growing investor confidence the planned single European currency will happen on time.

24.   Four benchmark stocks rose.

25.   Gunagdong Investment was among the biggest decliners among benchmark stocks.

26.   Hong Kong stocks snapped a five-day losing streak as investors bought benchmark stocks that are at their lowest prices in two weeks.

27.   Hopewell Holdings Ltd., the construction and property company headed by Gordon Wu, suffered one of the biggest losses among benchmark stocks.

28.   Hopewell Holdings Ltd. was the biggest gainer among benchmark stocks.

29.   HSBC Holdings Plc, Hong Kong Telecommunications Ltd. and other benchmark stocks may lead the way.

30.   Hong Kong stocks were mixed, as gains in banks were offset by declines in properties and other benchmark stocks.