1.   The rise in overseas sales is good news for the ailing American economy.

2.   Also, the rising value of foreign currencies vs. the dollar lifted overseas sales.

3.   American computer companies say these restrictions hurt their overseas sales, while civil libertarians say people have a right to encrypt their communications.

4.   Analysts said that much of the sudden slowdown in corporate profits that has sent US stock prices tumbling in recent months is traceable to disappointing overseas sales.

5.   And that boosted shares of auto and electronics exporters -- companies whose profits on overseas sales rise when the dollar strengthens.

6.   As a result, Serono could produce the drug in Randolph solely for overseas sales.

7.   As the dollar rises, overseas sales by U.S.-based companies made in the local currency result in fewer dollars.

8.   Ask Boston Scientific Corp., a maker of surgical tools, which warned of weak revenue from overseas sales.

9.   Automakers, such as Mitsubishi Motors Corp., rose following reports that overseas sales in January strengthened along with the dollar.

10.   Because the market for personal care products is mature in the United States, overseas sales are growing much faster.