81.   Electronics exporters also gained as the dollar, which had dropped precipitously on Friday, advanced against the yen.

82.   Elsewhere, U.S. stocks gained as prospects for higher dividends and better-than-expected earnings outweighed concern that surprisingly high consumer confidence could boost interest rates.

83.   European financial markets gained as a report of lower-than-expected German money supply growth renewed hopes interest rates will be cut again soon.

84.   European government bonds gained as the closure of Yamaichi fueled expectations investors will seek safety in fixed-income securities.

85.   Earnings have gained as the thrift moved into businesses with higher profit margins and set aside less money to cover problem loans.

86.   European stocks surged, led by Spain, as U.S.-traded shares followed U.S. markets higher and exporters gained as Asian concern eased.

87.   Electronics exporters gained as the dollar, which had dropped precipitously on Friday, advanced against the yen.

88.   Export-oriented companies, such as drugmakers, gained as the dollar appreciated.

89.   Export shares also gained as the dollar remained little changed.

90.   Exporters such as automakers and electronics makers gained as investors focused on shares of companies with good earnings prospects and strong global operations.