91. But utilities closed mixed amid worries they might be forced to cut tariffs to pass on benefits of the stronger yen, which helps cut costs of fuel imports. 92. The software group was mixed amid a warning by Merrill Lynch analyst Christopher Shilakes that the sector is unlikely to yield results given current earnings concerns. 93. Rubber futures prices in Singapore closed mixed amid poor turnover, dealers said. 94. Soybeans rose on technical factors while corn was mixed amid investors squaring portfolios. 95. Stocks opened narrowly mixed amid a strong wait-and-see mood. |