41.   Brokers said there was heavy buying because of optimism about the Hong Kong property market.

42.   Brokers said there was heavy buying by foreign investors following the easing of fears that U.S. interest rates would rise.

43.   But he is still unclear about whether the massive stock buying by foreigners is long-term investment.

44.   But the buying was selective.

45.   Dealers said the buying is also in anticipation of a continued smooth election process, erasing fears that violence could arise after the balloting.

46.   Dealers said the buying is also in anticipation that the overall election process will proceed smoothly, erasing fears that violence could occur during the post-balloting period.

47.   Dealers said the buying was mostly local funds going after blue chips.

48.   Dealers said there was some buying of futures from public funds during Monday morning trading, but overall sentiment among investors remained bearish.

49.   Dealers said foreign buying was concentrated mostly in banking, finance, communications and energy stocks which had declined recently.

50.   Dealers said the buying was also in anticipation that the overall election process would proceed smoothly, erasing fears that there would be more violence during the post-balloting period.