1.   Soybean futures closed up slightly, helped by buying linked to export business.

2.   Soybean futures were pulled higher by a rally in soybean oil that was linked to export pricing and buying by investors in commodity funds.

3.   Strength in the cash wheat market, possibly linked to export business, helped boost futures prices.

4.   Strong commercial buying linked to export business also boosted wheat futures.

5.   The late buying in wheat started in Chicago and might have been linked to export business.

6.   Dealers said blue chips linked to export industries could be recommended over the long term when the Japanese yen showed signs of rising.