101.   On the stock market, the Nikkei got off to an early rise following gains overnight on Wall Street.

102.   On the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the market bounced back on continued buying by foreign and individual investors following strong gains in U.S. stocks, traders said.

103.   Profit-taking occurred towards the end of the session as players turned cautious following yesterday gains, he said.

104.   Share prices also plunged in Taiwan as investors took profits for the second straight day following recent gains.

105.   Share prices in Hong Kong closed lower as investors took profits following sharp gains a day earlier.

106.   Share prices in Hong Kong closed lower Tuesday as investors took profits following sharp gains a day earlier.

107.   Share prices rose on the London Stock Exchange on Wednesday following early gains on Wall Street.

108.   Share prices on the London Stock Exchange were slighly higher at midday Tuesday, following big gains in the previous session.

109.   Singapore Telecommunication Ltd bucked the uptrend on a technical correction following recent gains.

110.   Share prices in Hong Kong closed lower as investors took profits following sharp gains.