31.   Leading electronics shares were strong on continued optimism that growing global demand for computers will lift their profits even if the yen strengthens.

32.   Many electronics company shares rose on continued optimism about their profit potential, especially on the part of foreign investors, traders said.

33.   Meanwhile, other electronics shares fell after having risen faster than profit potential, analysts said.

34.   Other electronics shares followed suit.

35.   Singapore electronics shares could find some relief in positive earnings news from U.S. technology companies.

36.   Some electronics manufacturer shares climbed.

37.   TAIWAN shares were mixed, as gains by electronics shares offset declines by banks and insurance companies.

38.   Taiwan stocks fell, led by electronics shares, as investors were unimpressed with a stock-stabilization fund proposed by the government.

39.   Technology and electronics shares, as well as auto makers will rise most, he said.

40.   The gain in UMC also helped to boost other electronics shares.