41.   For Japanese investors, a falling U.S. currency tarnishes the allure of Treasuries by eroding their profits when they repatriate the investment.

42.   Gains in precision instrument shares like Nikon Corp. and Citizen Watch Co. Ltd. were tempered by declines in brokerages on concern that waning trading volumes would erode brokerage profits.

43.   Gains in precision instruments like Nikon Corp. and Citizen Watch Co. Ltd. were tempered by declines in brokerages on concern that waning trading volumes would erode brokerage profits.

44.   German equities closed little changed as concern that a slowdown in the economy will erode profits before lower rates can revive the flagging economy.

45.   German shares were mixed, amid concerns a weaker dollar will erode profits of German exporters such as Bayer AG and Deutsche Lufthansa AG.

46.   He conceded that Coke could not meet its long-term targets for earnings growth and acknowledged that profits had been eroded by bad investments and bad management.

47.   Higher rates erode profits of big borrowers and lenders alike.

48.   Higher rates erode profits of fixed-income investments such as bonds.

49.   Higher rates hurt share prices because they raise borrowing costs, eroding profits.

50.   Higher rates raise borrowing costs and erode corporate profits across the board.