11.   Among its peers, BBV has most effectively taken advantage of lower rates to boost trading profit.

12.   Analysts said some investors raised bids for San Miguel in anticipation that slowing inflation will boost its profit.

13.   Analysts said the one-time gains made in the year to March that boosted operating profit are not an indication of underlying growth in the company.

14.   An easing of the deficit should push down domestic borrowing rates and boost profits at many companies.

15.   An increase in bond prices boost the recorded value of the bonds they hold in inventory and can boost trading profits.

16.   Analysts said the strong dollar should continue to boost profit for German automakers as their cars become cheaper for American consumers.

17.   And a stronger dollar is good news for Japanese exporters, boosting overseas profits when brought back to Japan.

18.   Analysts said Alcoa boosts the profits of acquired companies by cutting costs and improving production.

19.   Analysts said investors were raising bids for stocks in anticipation a strengthening economy will boost corporate profits.

20.   Analysts said Japanese investors are typically wary of buying riskier securities to boost profits.