31.   Electronics exporters were also among the biggest decliners.

32.   Exporters are one of the few bright spots in Japanese corporate earnings after a tax increase in April put a damper on domestic consumption.

33.   Exporters will be the biggest beneficiaries.

34.   Exporters are hurt when their local currencies stay strong because their products cost more for overseas buyers.

35.   Exporters are at a disadvantage compared with countries like Mexico and Honduras, which have devalued their currencies in recent years.

36.   Exporters are more interested in sales volume in order to reap economies of scale, while producers focus on price.

37.   Exporters in particular are hurt.

38.   Exporters such as automakers are also favorite choices for overseas investors in Japanese stocks.

39.   Exporters such as automakers were among the biggest gainers.

40.   Exporters have often been unable to take advantage of their newly competitive exchange rate because the trade finance system has nearly collapsed.