21.   The price-weighted index tracks shares of companies with operations in the state as a measure of economic activity.

22.   The price-weighted index tracks shares of companies with operations in the state.

23.   European share markets slipped to show losses in early trading on Wednesday as indices tracked Wall Street lower amid thin corporate news and jitters over the upcoming reporting season.

24.   Josephine Hui, director of Celestial Asia Securities, said the Hang Seng index was tracking the positive performance of offshore markets.

25.   The index tracks the mood of major economic sectors, including that of consumers which fell by a full point in a month.