31.   Venezuelan shares closed little changed on concern among foreign investors that the U.S. Federal Reserve would raise interest rates today.

32.   Venezuelan shares closed little changed on concern by foreign investors that the U.S. Federal Reserve would raise interest rates today.

33.   Venezuelan shares closed strongly this week following three days of losses caused by fears of growing social unrest.

34.   Pharmacia shares closed higher in Stockholm.

35.   Philippine shares closed higher following another cut in key central bank overnight rates, traders said.

36.   Philippine shares closed higher in a technical rebound after five straight days of losses over political uncertainty spawned by corruption allegations against President Joseph Estrada.

37.   Philippine shares closed higher Thursday as foreign funds continue to flow into the stock market, albeit at a measured pace, traders said.

38.   Philippine shares closed sharply lower, extending losses to a fourth day on continuing concerns over a possible slowdown in the global economy.

39.   Philippine shares closed higher in mixed trading Friday, buoyed by bargain hunting and the stronger peso, dealers said.

40.   Philippine shares closed higher Tuesday, buoyed by strong overnight gains on Wall Street and a modest recovery in the peso, dealers said.