71.   Some European markets managed to edge higher but shares in New York moved lower in choppy trade as cautious investors there remained discouraged about any quick recovery for profits.

72.   Stocks moved lower in choppy trade early Friday as cautious investors remained discouraged about any quick recovery for profits.

73.   The dollar continued to fluctuate in narrow margins, early Friday on the European exchange markets, with investors cautious a day ahead of APEC meeting in Japan.