41.   Other benchmark stocks declined.

42.   Other benchmark stocks were little changed as investors awaited a government decision to allow petroleum companies to raise prices in order to reduce its deficit.

43.   Shares rose as investors bet benchmark stock Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras SA would benefit from an increase in line installations.

44.   Shares rose on hopes benchmark stock Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras SA would post better than expected earnings.

45.   Shun Tak Holdings Ltd., flagship company of casino tycoon Stanley Ho, was the biggest gainer among benchmark stocks.

46.   SINAGPORE benchmark stocks rose to their highest point in three days as investors bet that Singapore shares were a safer investment compared with those in riskier Asian markets.

47.   SK Telecom and other benchmark stocks also gained.

48.   Such speculation made Telecom the biggest gainer this year among benchmark stocks.

49.   Swire fell after posting the biggest gain among benchmark stocks yesterday.

50.   The benchmark Thai stock posted its biggest decline in two weeks, as the Stock Exchange of Thailand suspended trading in all banks and finance companies indefinitely.