21.   Traders said the index rebounded on last-minute buying.

22.   Tokyo stock prices ended higher Tuesday, with the benchmark index rebounding on last-minute purchases following three days of losses.

23.   A closely watched consumer confidence index rebounded in June to its highest level in nearly four years.

24.   Although market sentiment remained weak, the index slightly rebounded in late trading, supported by bargain-hunting from domestic institutional investors, brokers said.

25.   The index rebounded eight points in early afternoon trading.

26.   The Nikkei index rebounded moderately on Thursday, as Ricoh and some other shares were propped up by strong earnings results for the six months to September.