1.   A weakening franc is good for exporters because they get more francs for their overseas revenue.

2.   A weakening franc is good news for Nestle because it gets more francs for overseas revenue.

3.   A weakening Swiss franc is also seen boosting exports.

4.   Interest rates soared in October as France defended a weakening franc.

5.   Sales rose because of a weakening Swiss franc and as accelerating revenue at the former Sandoz drug unit offset lagging growth at Ciba, analysts said.

6.   Swiss Life also said that the weakening Swiss franc will help boost revenue.