111.  Analysts said the advance had as much to do with lower prices as positive economic news.

112.  Among the few winners Thursday were food and consumer product companies, which rose on a variety of positive news.

113.  Analysts said there was no positive news on the horizon and the market was seeking a new floor.

114.  Analysts credited the jump overnight on Wall Street and positive news for one of the heaviest weighted stocks in the benchmark index.

115.  Analysts said the market opened strongly as a result of the slew of positive news, but gradually gave back some of the gains due to profit-taking.

116.  Another analyst said a sell down would be positive news for Wharf.

117.  Any rebound is expected to hinge on the performance of the yen and positive news on the home front.

118.  Asian stock markets closed mostly lower Wednesday, with blue chips falling in Hong Kong on economic worries but rising in Tokyo on positive banking news.

119.  Asian stock markets closed mixed Tuesday, with the three leading bourses posting moderate gains on a stronger Japanese currency and positive local news.

120.  Bargain hunting, supported by a mixture of positive news, lifted Philippine stocks strongly higher for a second straight day Monday, traders said.