41.   Canadian stocks pared early gains as declining gold issues tempered gains in energy related issues and telecommunication equipment manufacturers.

42.   Chilean stocks reversed early gains to close down, after investors shrugged off a widely anticipated interest rate cut.

43.   Chilean stocks fell, erasing early gains, as investors bet the nation will be harder hit by Asian economic woes than elsewhere in Latin America.

44.   Chilean stocks reversed early gains as fading hopes of an early cut in interest rates offset increased investment by foreign mutual funds.

45.   Chicago corn and soybean futures fell following early gains.

46.   Chicago soybeans closed down after early gains, while corn futures were mixed.

47.   Concern interest rates will rise and curb corporate earnings drove the Hang Seng Index lower, erasing early gains.

48.   Corn futures fell after early gains, led downward by the impending harvest and seasonal pressure.

49.   Copper prices gave up early gains to settle lower amid concern the pace of inventory declines is slowing.

50.   Corn and soybean futures also finished lower after early gains.