71.   Investors had been concerned that overseas sales would slump with Asian economies.

72.   Japanese exports to the U.S. are expected to increase as automakers and other assemblers continue to depend on overseas sales to offset the slowdown at home.

73.   Japanese stocks rose to their highest point in a week, pulled up by shares of big auto and electronics exporters amid optimism strong overseas sales will sustain earnings.

74.   Japanese stocks rose, pulled higher by shares of big auto and electronics exporters amid optimism strong overseas sales will sustain earnings.

75.   Japanese exporters favor a stronger dollar because it makes them more competitive abroad and boosts returns from overseas sales.

76.   Just today, International Business Machines Corp. reported that while overseas sales were strong in the second quarter, it warned that demand is slowing in key European countries.

77.   Japanese stocks rose, led by large exporters like Sony Corp. and Honda Motor Co., on expectations strong overseas sales will bolster earnings despite sluggish demand at home.

78.   Komatsu Ltd., a major Japanese manufacturer of construction and plant equipment, reported better-than-expected profit growth as a stronger dollar buoyed overseas sales.

79.   Lance Seymour, marketing manager for the New York-based game company, said a good deal of the capital for the game was raised through overseas sales.

80.   Machinery makers also face fewer sales overseas next year.