21.  Local analysts said that the commission has already performed random inspections of listed companies, and meted out various penalties.

22.  Local analysts expected GM to try to bring down the purchase price for Daewoo.

23.  The figures were in line with levels forecast by local analysts.

24.  A local analyst said losses were led by banks and finance stocks, as well as BAFS, but that a rebound by PTT helped prevent further declines.

25.  A local analyst said the index rose because market players were superstitious and wanted to see a propitious beginning to the new calendar year.

26.  Another local analyst said banks and financials saw profit-taking but the market was boosted by gains in small cap stocks which have completed debt restructuring.

27.  Another local analyst said cabinet approval of the Telecom Act and first quarter earnings of the communication sector were short-term positive factors which supported the market gains.

28.  Another local analyst said large company banking stocks attracted rotational buying interest.

29.  Another local analyst said late buying was driven by an attempt to bring the SET index back into positive territory after early losses.

30.  Another local analyst said bargain hunting was also seen in major stocks on the foreign board.