11.   And that could mean vast profits for NC and its backers.

12.   Another benefit for retailers is that early shoppers are paying full price, which means greater profits.

13.   A gaining dollar also helped exporters as weaker local currency means better profits when dollars are converted.

14.   A rate rise typically undermines stocks by increasing corporate borrowing costs and stunting consumer spending, meaning lower profits for companies.

15.   A lower price-to-earnings ratio means more profits per share.

16.   A regional monopoly means sure-fire profits, Turvey said.

17.   A stronger dollar means higher profits for European exporters when they trade dollars earned abroad for home currencies.

18.   A stronger dollar means increased profits when earnings made abroad are brought home and translated into local currency.

19.   A weaker dollar means lower profits for exporters, particularly electronics makers, when they convert their dollar-denominated sales back into yen.

20.   A stronger dollar means bigger profits when U.S. earnings are brought home and translated into pounds.