11.   Stocks rose moderately early Friday as investors bought selected issues.

12.   The A-share market inched up on institutional buying in selected issues, but investors continued to be cautious, brokers said.

13.   The market closed mildly firmer as selected leading issues posted moderate gains but bond market weakness kept the positive tone in check.

14.   The Nikkei was also supported by investors buying of selected issues on dips.

15.   The Nikkei was also supported by investors buying selected issues on dips.

16.   The Shanghai domestic A share market ended up on institutional buying of selected issues, but the buying failed to trigger broader demand, brokers said.

17.   There was buying support for selected hi-tech issues and for companies planning to launch share buy-backs.

18.   Foreign investors refrained from active trading, except for light short covering among trust banks and other selected issues, brokers said.

19.   Brokers said foreign investors were buyers of steel and privatisation issues, with retail investors showing moderate interest in selected issues.

20.   Buying was active in selected issues outside the Nikkei index, they said.