1.   The service sector index is a composite of information on industries such as banking, insurance, health services, business services, entertainment and others.

2.   Two weeks ago, it introduced a new group of all-country sector indexes that include emerging markets.

3.   New sector indexes representing the nine will also be set up.

4.   The communications sector index was boosted by the strength in TelecomAsia PCL, traders said.

5.   In the next Tankan survey, the non-manufacturing sector diffusion index is seen at minus-three.

6.   Business World said the combined banking and financial sector index has been underperforming the Philippine Stock Exchange.