11.   That, in turn, is creating demand for selected Venezuelan shares, such as steel maker Siderurgica Venezolana Sivensa, and food processor Mavesa SA, Ortiz said.

12.   This has been compounding concerns that many Venezuelan shares are too high compared with the earning potential of the underlying companies.

13.   Venezuelan shares closed little changed as a decline in financial shares such as Banco Provincial offset demand from foreign investors and a rally in newly listed CANTV shares.

14.   Venezuelan shares closed little changed in sluggish volume as many investors have already left for the Christmas holidays.

15.   Venezuelan shares fell after a nationwide strike by gasoline delivery drivers left many gasoline stations without fuel, prompting long lines and panic buying.

16.   Venezuelan shares fell as investors bet rising interest rates will hurt company earnings by raising corporate borrowing costs, traders said.

17.   Venezuelan shares fell for a second day amid concern about a currency crisis in Brazil and other emerging markets.

18.   Venezuelan shares fell on investor concern that violence could erupt during a planned strike Wednesday to protest an increase in gasoline prices.

19.   Venezuelan shares fell sharply early in the week on valuation concerns about Cia. Anonima Nacional Telefonos de Venezuela.

20.   Venezuelan shares rocketed to record highs for a third session, propelled by foreign investors.