21.   And companies are finding ways to boost their profits in a lackluster economy.

22.   And many of those sales will be for clothing, which should boost profits since they generate higher margins than other goods.

23.   And investors are expecting Olin Corp. to announce plans to sell some of its less profitable divisions in order to boost profits.

24.   And investors are expecting Olin Corp. to announce plans to sell some of its less profitable divisions to boost profits.

25.   And it is moving out of marginal businesses as well, to boost overall profits.

26.   And many of those sales will be for clothing, which should boost profits since clothes generate higher margins than other goods.

27.   And the department stores have cut advertising costs, office rents and laid off part-time workers, which also boosts profits.

28.   Argentine stocks rose as investors speculated that expected robust economic growth would boost company profits.

29.   Any rate increase for Electricidad de Caracas would boost its profits, and help the market.

30.   As a result, some companies are expanding the types of loans they make and finding other ways to boost profit.