41.   German shares were mixed as the drop in U.S. stocks underpinned the negative impulses from Asia after Hong Kong stocks slumped.

42.   Israeli shares were mixed as investors tempered their optimism about recently announced lower interest rates.

43.   Kia shares were mixed.

44.   Leading shares were mixed.

45.   Mexican shares were mixed as lower U.S. interest rates helped bank stocks and companies that could see lower earnings from increased Asian exports fell.

46.   New Zealand shares were mixed, with brewer Lion Nathan Ltd. gaining as the company arrests declining market share and considers the future of its China operation.

47.   NEW ZEALAND shares were mixed.

48.   NEW ZEALAND shares were mixed as a succession of earnings reports confirmed that the slowing economy is taking its toll on corporate profits, traders said.

49.   New Zealand shares were mixed, a gain by Telecom Corp. offset declines by affiliates of Fletcher Challenge Ltd.

50.   NEW ZEALAND shares shares were mixed.