Most of the Japanese automakers have a lot of exposure in the U.S. and it’s important for their overall performance how the U.S. market performs.

Investors are betting on a recovery in technology shares next year. The afternoon rebound reflects how strong investor’s expectations are.

Investor expectations about profit gains at brokerages grew stronger.

The profit outlook is especially good for makers of electronic components. Sales will rise by at least 5 percent, and that will probably lead to profit gains of at least 10 percent.

We expect Toyota to continue to do well given the strong U.S. economy and the company’s good financial situation. Toyota is profitable and investor friendly, which encourages investors to hold their shares.

The U.S. economy looks stable. Easing concern over interest rates prompted investors to buy back the stocks including technology shares that they had sold.

Once new models are released, we can expect sales to start recovering.

Declines in currency and crude oil prices spurred the rebound today. They are risk factors for exporters all the time.

Higher oil prices will raise material costs and that is a blow to the U.S. economy. Exporters are the most vulnerable.

Property developers are enjoying profit growth driven by rising rent and land prices in urban areas. The demand for offices is still strong.

Investors are becoming bullish on the sales outlook for electronics industries. Retailers may continue to rise on expectations that increased winter sales will boost corporate earnings.

It’s amazing how Toyota can cut costs even further. This definitely gives them a competitive edge over their rivals.

Toyota and Honda are honing their competitive edge over their U.S. rivals. They’ll certainly raise production and sales to keep pace with demand for their fuel-efficient vehicles.