31.   Twelve blocks remained closed Thursday for a second day to all but building representatives and construction contractors because sheets of glass were still falling from the damaged skyscrapers.

32.   Initial gains in leading electricals and telecom carriers spread to a range of laggards such as construction contractors, trading houses and banks, brokers said.

33.   Buying emerged in selected sectors including autos, construction contractors and electricals.

34.   Even so, investor sentiment toward property companies and construction contractors improved, prompting revived buying following recent falls mainly led by dealers.