61.   Japanese share prices edged higher Thursday, ending an eight-session losing streak, but traders said it was not the start of a rally.

62.   Japanese stock prices edged higher early Wednesday in a moderate reaction to an overnight rally on Wall Street.

63.   Japanese stock prices edged higher.

64.   Long-term Treasury bond prices were edging lower at midday, but other maturities gained ground following a long holiday weekend.

65.   Meanwhile, share prices edged lower on small-lot selling in light trading, barely affected by the overnight record high on Wall Street.

66.   More recently, consumer prices have been edging up, largely because of higher energy costs.

67.   On the stock market, prices edged up following stability in U.S. stocks overnight, traders said.

68.   On the stock market, share prices edged up following an overnight advance on Wall Street to a record high for the third straight day.

69.   On the stock market, share prices edged up after slipping earlier in the morning following an overnight fall on Wall Street and weaker futures prices in Chicago.

70.   On the stock exchange, share prices edged higher on improved market sentiment following news Friday about the possible merger of a troubled major bank.