31.  HLG Futures said the cash market drifted lower on lack of fresh leads coupled with very thin volume.

32.  HLG Futures Sdn Bhd said the market is expected to continue trading sideways until fresh leads appeared while sentiment is to remain bearish in the longer term.

33.  However trading was thin as players stayed on the sidelines awaiting fresh leads.

34.  HLG Futures Sdn Bhd said lack of fresh leads caused the market to edge lower.

35.  However, dealers added, lack of fresh leads held investors back from active buying.

36.  Investigators returned to the site five days ago apparently after receiving fresh leads indicating Dutroux may have hidden kidnapped children there.

37.  Investors took profits on selected international blue chips, particularly high-technology issues, on the lack of fresh trading leads, brokers said.

38.  Investors also stayed away from the market on grossly lack of fresh leads besides the holidays.

39.  It expects the market to move sideways to lower in view of the lack of fresh leads.

40.  It was a quiet market as people are waiting for fresh leads especially regarding corporate results from the financial sector.