61.   Dealers said the German mark was gaining against other European currencies following gains by leftist parties in the first round of French parliamentary elections.

62.   European shares rebounded from early declines Monday following gains in the heavyweight banking and energy sectors.

63.   Following hefty gains in past sessions, property stocks fell on profit-taking.

64.   Hong Kong shares rose for a fourth straight session as investors snapped up phone companies following continued gains in the U.S. Nasdaq composite index.

65.   Hong Kong stocks opened higher, but quickly dipped into negative territory as investors took profits following huge gains in the banking sector on Monday, traders said.

66.   In a surprise move, Sudanese vice-president Maj. Gen. Zubair Mohamed Saleh arrived in Cairo Wednesday for talks that follow rebel gains in southeastern Sudan.

67.   In currencies, the dollar slipped against the yen as traders looked for opportunities to take profits following recent gains by the U.S. currency, traders said.

68.   In currency dealings, the dollar remained under selling pressure as domestic investors took profits following recent gains.

69.   In a surprise move, Sudanese vice-president Maj. Gen. Zubair Mohamed Saleh arrived in Cairo Wednesday for talks that follow rebel gains in southern Sudan.

70.   In currency trading, the dollar edged lower against the yen following the gain in Japanese stocks, traders said.