21.   Backers of the bill attacked environmental actions that they said had deprived Americans of their land or reduced the value of their property.

22.   Bank stocks led the market lower as higher interest rates crimp credit demand and reduce the value of bond portfolios.

23.   Because Vodafone could afford to make an offer only with its own stock, prolonged delays could erode its share value and reduce the value of a bid.

24.   Bondholders have been fighting to block the plan because it would severely reduce the value of the collateral backing their bonds.

25.   Bonds fall when the inflation threat intensifies because, over time, rising prices reduce value of fixed returns.

26.   A fall in the value of the U.S. currency against the mark makes German exports less competitive abroad and reduces the value of repatriated dollar-denominated sales.

27.   A lower currency reduces the value of offshore holdings of domestic bonds.

28.   A share sale would reduce the value of existing shares.

29.   A strong pound reduces the value of sales in Germany, reducing profit when it is brought home.

30.   A strong U.S. dollar reduces the value of sales from overseas markets.