21.   Hog futures were mixed amid expectations that a slow-down in slaughters during the holidays left ample supplies now and more animals expected in the weeks ahead.

22.   In CHICAGO, hog futures were mixed amid expectations that a slowdown in slaughters during the holidays left ample supplies now and more animals expected in the weeks ahead.

23.   In LONDON, U.K. stocks were mixed amid concern that interest rates may rise later this week, pushing the pound higher.

24.   In the last minute of trading, they closed mixed amid large sales of the three state telephone companies.

25.   In the broader market, U.S. stocks were mixed amid concern that the rising cost of corporate debt will eat into profits this year.

26.   Indian stocks were mixed amid expectations foreign investors will buy leading issues regardless of concern about the incoming government, traders said.

27.   Indian stocks closed mixed amid concern other local governments could follow Maharashtra state in reviewing foreign contracts, analysts said.

28.   Japanese stocks traded mixed amid uncertainty over the trading debut of West Japan Railway Co. shares tomorrow, the latest government privatization offering.

29.   Japanese stocks were mixed amid concern a growing credit crunch will worsen an already anemic economic and swell a growing wave of bankruptcies.

30.   Japanese stocks were mixed amid concern a growing credit crunch will worsen an already anemic economy and swell a growing wave of bankruptcies.