71.   In nondurable goods manufacturing, decreases in apparel, chemicals and rubber and miscellaneous plastics followed gains in July.

72.   Indonesian shares also closed sharply lower as investors took profit following recent gains.

73.   It was the second straight day of declines following strong gains.

74.   Japanese stocks advanced sharply Thursday morning following overnight gains on Wall Street.

75.   Japanese stocks advanced in early trading Friday following strong gains on Wall Street overnight.

76.   Japanese stocks rose Friday morning following strong gains on Wall Street overnight.

77.   Japanese stocks advanced sharply Thursday following overnight gains on Wall Street.

78.   Japanese stocks finished lower Wednesday on profit taking following recent gains.

79.   Malaysian shares closed sharply lower as retailers took profit following spectacular gains last week, traders said.

80.   Malaysian share prices also closed lower as investors took profits following recent gains.