1.   A round of light bargain hunting revived blue chips Thursday, but analysts were unimpressed, saying earnings remain a problem for the market and the economy.

2.   A round of light bargain hunting revived blue chips Thursday, but analysts were doubtful the gains would hold, saying earnings remain a problem for most companies.

3.   JAPANESE share prices closed slightly higher yesterday on light bargain- hunting by public funds, but selling of the banking sector limited upside support, brokers said.

4.   Some light bargain hunting revived blue chips Thursday, but analysts were unimpressed, saying earnings remain a problem for the market and the economy.

5.   Brokers said that the downside was limited through much of the day by light bargain hunting at lower levels.

6.   Light bargain hunting emerged in mid-afternoon, but was soon offset by renewed futures-led arbitrage selling, brokers said.