1.   By late afternoon, both index had pared their gains.

2.   Major European stock indexes pared earlier losses as a strong open on Wall Street improved investor sentiment.

3.   The benchmark stock index pared earlier losses as Daehan Investment Trust Co. bought stocks.

4.   The index pared about half of its early losses after U.S. stocks rose.

5.   In the afternoon session, the index pared its losses but still, few believe the rebound suggests a return of investor interest.