1.   But bond prices firmed Wednesday and strengthened further Thursday.

2.   But prices should firm at the end of the quarter provided oil producers live up to their promises.

3.   He was referring to concerns that when prices firm, countries would raise their production again.

4.   Urban house prices would firm or increase.

5.   Apart from Ringgit-driven strength, prices have also firmed on newdevelopments in palm fundamentals.

6.   As for European markets, prices firmed in Frankfurt and London but ended lower in Paris in light volume.

7.   But bond prices are firming somewhat, and corporate earnings news could provide the catalyst for gains today.

8.   But el-Banbi also said he was optimistic oil prices would firm because of harsh winter weather in Europe and signs of improvement in Asian economies.

9.   Crude-oil prices have firmed as oil-producing nations cut production.

10.   Stock prices also firmed.