11.   The Nikkei was in negative territory for much of the day but rebounding index futures prices improved sentiment toward the closing bell.

12.   The rebound in the New York stock market combined with stronger index futures prices gave Tokyo shares a much-needed lift in early trading.

13.   Tokyo share prices rebounded from a morning downturn and closed higher Thursday as stronger index futures prices lifted the cash market.

14.   Traders said that buying interest from foreign investors, who have been behind much of the recent rise, and higher index futures prices supported the market.

15.   Traders said there was some buying of blue chips toward the closing bell, but weak index futures prices kept the buying advance in check.

16.   Variations on this index price will change the amount of money paid out.