1.   Indian stocks were little changed as concerns that the rupee may depreciate against the dollar offset optimism the economy will accelerate following a drop in interest rates.

2.   Japanese stocks rebounded from five days of losses amid optimism the dollar will maintain its strength against the yen, boosting profits at exporters such as Toshiba Corp.

3.   Japanese stocks rose amid optimism the dollar will remain strong, boosting earnings and simplifying sales and production planning at exporters such as NEC Corp. and Toyota Motor Corp.

4.   Many auto and other export-related shares surged amid optimism the dollar will maintain its recent gains against the yen.

5.   The company may be boosted by dollar optimism, she added.