1.   But some contracts were supported by buying as traders balanced their accounts.

2.   Soybeans were supported by buying by investors in commodity funds.

3.   But the Nikkei turned around toward the closing bell, supported by buying of internationally known blue chips such as Sony, traders said.

4.   But the dollar soon bounced back in Tokyo, supported by buying interest from U.S. hedge funds and Japanese importing companies, traders said.

5.   On the stock market, prices rose moderately, supported by buying of construction stocks following a restructuring announcement by a medium-sized construction company Wednesday.

6.   On the stock market, the Nikkei was supported by buying in select issues, including KDDI, Japan Telecom and Toyota Motor.

7.   Share prices were supported by buying from domestic investment trust funds and public funds, dealers said.

8.   Thai stock prices were also higher Wednesday, supported by buying from foreign investors who were betting Thailand will recover more quickly than its Asian neighbors.

9.   Dealers said that the dollar was supported by buying from Japanese life insurers and foreign funds, but its upward potential was capped by exporter selling.

10.   The US unit was supported by buying from domestic institutional investors and importers, dealers said.