61.   He was referring to the recent sharp drops in benchmark stock indexes and currencies elsewhere in Asia.

62.   Henderson Land Development Co., Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd. and other property issues helped pull the benchmark index higher.

63.   Hessler said the DAX will take on the role of a German Dow Jones Industrial Average as the big-stock benchmark index.

64.   His new fund is underweight there compared to the benchmark indices.

65.   HONG KONG stocks surged, driving the benchmark index to a record, led by Hang Seng Bank Ltd. and China-backed shares.

66.   Hong Kong stocks fell for a second day, as the benchmark index dropped to its lowest in three weeks amid concerns interest rates are headed higher.

67.   Hong Kong stocks rose, as property companies drove the benchmark index near a record high.

68.   In addition, the two have the heaviest weighting, accounting for one-quarter of the benchmark index.

69.   In a matter of about four months, the rupiah and the benchmark index lost about half their values, and Hetherington was out of a job.

70.   In DUBLIN, stocks fell for the fifth day, led by Elan Corp. and CRH Plc, after the benchmark index hit a record high last Friday.