31.   Japanese stocks were little changed as strong earnings results from electronics producers Kyocera and Fanuc offset concern about the overall prospects for corporate earnings.

32.   Japanese bonds traded little changed as the Bank of Japan offered to buy bonds, helping to offset concern over massive bond issuance next fiscal year.

33.   Japanese stocks traded mixed as signs of a turnaround in the chip industry offset continuing concern over bad loans at banks.

34.   Korea stocks extended their decline as government efforts to boost the stock market failed to offset concerns about the mounting tide of corporate bankruptcies.

35.   Mexico stocks closed little changed after rising optimism over higher company earnings offset concern that interest rates may climb.

36.   Municipal bonds were little changed amid expectations increased demand from investors will offset concern that tax-exempt securities are getting expensive.

37.   Optimism about a strong Argentine economy, which stands to help companies boost earnings, will help to offset interest rate concerns.

38.   Peruvian stocks were little changed as a surge in shares of Cia. de Minas Buenaventura SA offset concern about U.S. interest rates.

39.   Peruvian stocks were little changed, as demand for Credicorp Ltd. offset concern that U.S. interest rates will rise again in May.

40.   Peru stocks were mixed, as higher gold prices earlier today boosted gold stocks, offsetting concerns that troubles in Asia will reduce investor interest in emerging markets.