1.   Hong Kong stocks snapped a two-day gain, as investor sentiment was dampened by declines in Tokyo and Korean stock markets.

2.   Tokyo stocks closed sharply lower Thursday with market sentiment dampened by declines in U.S. stocks.

3.   Tokyo stocks fell moderately early Wednesday after sentiment was dampened by declines on Wall Street.

4.   Tokyo stocks fell early Wednesday after a decline on Wall Street dampened sentiment.

5.   Tokyo stocks fell sharply in morning trading Thursday with market sentiment dampened by declines in U.S. stocks and the dollar.

6.   Tokyo stocks fell sharply in morning trading Wednesday with market sentiment dampened by declines in U.S. stocks and the dollar.

7.   In Tokyo, the Nikkei stock average was dampened by declines among bank and securities shares, brokers said.

8.   The market was pressured by selling in the high-technology and electricals sectors, with sentiment dampened by declines in these sectors on Wall Street, brokers said.