The market was largely supported by the property sector as interest rate worries eased after the release of the US Fed minutes.

The local market continued to post losses as it was affected by the retreat of Wall Street and the Japanese market.

There are more negatives out there than anything to lift the market.

Funds' selective buying helped support the index. The market extended its gains in late trade also due to some futures-related trading.

The market seems to be overshooting. The metal stocks are going crazy.

Henderson Land's strong gains were due mainly to speculation that it might privatize unit Hong Kong & China Gas and launch a real estate investment trust.