111.   Share prices in Japan rose slightly early Thursday following gains on Wall Street.

112.   Share prices rose Thursday in Tokyo and Hong Kong, following gains on Wall Street, but most Asian stock markets were closed for a May Day holiday.

113.   Stocks advanced moderately in early trading Monday following gains in U.S. shares Friday.

114.   Stock prices edged lower in early trading in Tokyo Friday as investors took profits following gains the previous day.

115.   Taiwan shares closed sharply lower for the second straight session as investors took profits following recent gains.

116.   Technology shares were also among the best performers, following gains in New York on Wednesday.

117.   The dollar remained under selling pressure as domestic investors continued to lock in profits following recent gains.

118.   The clashes followed tentative gains made by the army in clashes with insurgents in northern villages where thousands of civilians remain trapped as the army continues its offensive.

119.   The dollar rose against the yen following gains in New York on Friday, when it was supported by the release of the payroll figures.

120.   The further fall of the ringgit pushed the price up for the past three consecutive days and players locked in profits following the gains.