111.   Occasional bursts of bargain hunting have helped support the market, but there has been no catalyst for any broad advance.

112.   Occasional bursts of bargain hunting have helped support the market, but there has been no catalyst for any broad movement.

113.   On the stock market, the Nikkei index edged higher on bargain hunting of issues that slumped over recent days.

114.   On the stock market, prices rose on bargain hunting as players sought to correct their oversold positions after five consecutive losses last week, traders said.

115.   On the Tokyo Stock Exchange, prices rose back moderately on bargain hunting after slipping slightly.

116.   Prices rose on bargain hunting as players sought to correct their oversold positions after five consecutive losses last week, traders said.

117.   Rising oil prices and some bargain hunting helped lift stocks from their earlier slump.

118.   Share prices in Hong Kong closed generally higher for the second straight day Thursday on bargain hunting.

119.   Share prices rose on bargain hunting as market sentiment improved following the special quotation to settle March Nikkei futures and options contracts earlier Friday, traders said.

120.   Singapore shares opened higher on bargain hunting, providing the market with some respite from the aggressive selloff in recent days, dealers said.