21.   Japanese share prices ended mixed on Thursday, with the Nikkei stock average rising on futures-led gains but the broader market finishing lower, brokers said.

22.   Japanese share prices ended mixed on Wednesday, with the Nikkei stock average supported by futures-led gains but the broader market finishing lower, brokers said.

23.   Rubber futures prices closed mixed on slightly higher turnover on the Singapore Commodity Exchange Ltd., where a new contract was launched Friday, dealers said.