71.   Japanese stocks finished higher on buying from public funds.

72.   Japanese stocks finished higher Wednesday, supported by an overnight gain on Wall Street and talk of tax reductions in Japan.

73.   Japanese stocks finished sharply higher Thursday on expectations the Japanese government may come up with new measures to stimulate economic growth.

74.   Japanese stocks finished higher Thursday, lifted by recent news of corporate merger plans and realignment moves among other companies.

75.   Japanese stocks finished lower Monday on profit-taking following recent rapid gains.

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

77.   Japanese stocks finished mixed Friday in light trading as many investors held back ahead of the weekend.

78.   Japanese stocks finished moderately higher Thursday on buying of high-technology issues after profit-taking early in the session.

79.   Mexican stocks also finished sharply higher in New York.

80.   Mexican stocks finished a roller-coaster session Monday by slipping below the break-even mark in meager volume.