The statistics underpinned an optimistic market after a flood of major company news had sent shares flying in early dealing.

And after some awkward early dealings with the Kekambas, he proves to be exactly what they need.

After taking an accommodating, don't-rock-the-boat approach in early dealings with the news media and the government, the company is now going all out.

Last night it was down by eight per cent in early dealings.

"We were trying to resolve this in a more amicable style, but it failed," he said of his earlier dealings with Adelphi.

A firm overnight performance on Wall Street also helped underpin the market which presented a mixed picture in early dealing.

In earlier European dealings, the dollar climbed to 1.7115 marks from 1.6990.

Your earlier dealings with us would be held in your favor at the Khan's court.

In his early dealings with reporters, Schembechler often used sarcasm and a blunt, contentious tone of voice.

The stock market in Tokyo fell in early dealings today.