1.   A number of electronics exporter shares were among leading gainers.

2.   A weaker dollar erodes the profitability of Japanese exporters like electronics shares, shrinking their dollar-based profits when repatriated to Japan.

3.   Companies sold banking and electronics shares to book profits on earnings for the six months to September.

4.   Electronics company shares were the biggest advancers.

5.   Electronics shares gained on the day amid optimism over growth prospects.

6.   Electronics shares fell as investors were hoping they would announce stronger earnings figures, traders said.

7.   Electronics shares paced the gain.

8.   Electronics shares that are less vulnerable to a strong yen are a good bet, some investors say.

9.   Electronics shares got a boost from the U.S. market after Applied Materials Inc., a key manufacturer of chipmaking equipment, reported better-than-expected profits.

10.   Electronics shares rose on the expectation they will benefit from a stronger dollar and growing global demand for computers, traders said.