71.   Philippine shares, meanwhile, ended slightly lower Monday, pulled down by profit-taking toward the close of trading.

72.   Philippine share prices retreated again Monday, hounded by rising domestic interest rates and prospects of another increase in U.S. rates, traders said.

73.   Philippine share prices rose moderately Wednesday as better-than-expected October inflation figures helped sustain renewed interest in consumer stocks, traders said.

74.   Philippine shares advanced in early trading, but the peso fell to a new low on strong demand for dollars.

75.   Philippine shares also closed higher in thin trading, buoyed by bargain hunting of selected blue chips and second-tier companies.

76.   Philippine shares also closed sharply lower, dragged down by concerns over the prospects of a possible increase in domestic interest rates.

77.   Philippine shares closed lower on late profit-taking.

78.   Philippine shares closed mixed as a lack of fresh, market-moving news deprived the market of some much-needed direction.

79.   Philippine shares closed sharply higher as declining interest rates buoyed hopes of better economic prospects this year, traders said.

80.   Philippine shares closed sharply lower Wednesday as investors took profits after five straight days of gains.