101.   They said trading was light as many investors stayed on the sidelines to await directions from major overseas markets.

102.   They said trading was light because many investors stayed on the sidelines to await direction from overseas markets.

103.   They said trading was thin as many investors stayed on the sidelines to await direction from Wall Street.

104.   They said many investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of the long Easter weekend holiday.

105.   They said trading was thin as many investors stayed on the sidelines to await developments in Indonesia following the re-election of Suharto as president.

106.   Trading in Hong Kong was light as many investors stayed on the sidelines, waiting for earnings results from U.S. companies later this week.

107.   Trading in Hong Kong was thin because many investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays.

108.   Trading remained light as many investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of the three-day holiday break.

109.   Trading remained thin as many investors stayed on the sidelines to await results of bank earnings, which are scheduled to be released over the next few days.

110.   Trading remained thin in Hong Kong as many investors stayed on the sidelines to await direction from Wall Street, which is closed on Monday for a holiday.