21.   Tokyo share prices finished moderately lower Friday as investors locked in profits following recent sharp gains.

22.   He said investors were also locking in profits from the recent rally in China-related stocks.

23.   ABN AMRO Assets Management assistant manager Jones Wang said short-term investors locked in profits in late trade.

24.   Singapore blue-chip share prices closed barely firmer Tuesday as investors locked in profits at the last minute, dealers said.

25.   Singapore blue-chip share prices closed barely firmer Tuesday as investors locked in profits at the last minute.

26.   Stocks were mixed here early Wednesday as investors locked in profits and reassessed the market after two days of strong gains.