31.   The U.S. dollar was lower against the yen in early trading Tuesday, while Japanese stocks slipped following overnight losses on Wall Street.

32.   The yen was being buoyed by overnight losses on the New York Stock Exchange and the possibility of an economic stimulus package in Japan.

33.   Tokyo stocks closed lower Tuesday as investors took profits from recent gains, while overnight losses on Wall Street also prompted selling.

34.   Tokyo stocks closed lower Wednesday following overnight losses on Wall Street.

35.   Tokyo stocks fell in early trading Tuesday as investors took profits from recent gains and the overnight losses on Wall Street prompted selling.

36.   Tokyo stocks fell Tuesday morning as investors took profits from recent gains, while overnight losses on Wall Street also prompted selling.

37.   Tokyo stock prices dropped sharply in early trading Tuesday, as investor sentiment dampened on overnight Wall Street losses.

38.   Tokyo stocks advanced Wednesday after initially dipping on overnight losses on Wall Street.

39.   Hong Kong stock prices closed marginally higher in thin trading Thursday despite overnight losses on Wall Street, dealers said.

40.   Hong Kong stocks slipped one percent Wednesday on further profit-taking with sentiment dampened by overnight losses on Wall Street.