21.   Venezuelan shares rose amid lower interest rates on short term government securities, which made shares a more attractive investment.

22.   Venezuelan shares rose as overseas investors returned to the market, drawn by attractively priced shares.

23.   Venezuelan shares rose for a second session, as investors speculated that CA Electricidad de Caracas will soon get government permission to raise rates, boosting its bottom line.

24.   Venezuelan shares rose in a see-saw session, tracking rebounding international markets.

25.   Venezuelan shares rose in light pre-holiday trading, led by utilities, on optimism higher electricity rates could boost their earnings.

26.   Venezuelan shares rose on speculation that CA Electricidad de Caracas would soon be granted a rate increase, boosting its bottom line.

27.   Venezuelan shares rose sharply on Monday and Friday, while falling in the middle on investor concern over the direction of short-term domestic interest rates.

28.   Venezuelan shares rose, ending three days of losses, after CA Nacional Telefonos de Venezuela reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings.

29.   Venezuelan shares soared to record levels, led by CA Electricidad de Caracas.

30.   VENEZUELAN shares surged to a second straight record amid growing optimism the country will post strong growth, boosting corporate earnings.