51.   Brazilian stocks tumbled to their lowest point in nine months on concern that tax and interest rate increases will translate into slower economic growth and lower company earnings.

52.   Brazilian stocks fell for a second day, led by Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras SA, amid concern that company earnings merit higher share prices.

53.   A drop in interest rates can spur economic activity and boost company earnings along with the size of dividends paid shareholders.

54.   A falling currency can fuel a rise in inflation and interest rates, which could trim company earnings and the size of shareholder dividends.

55.   A higher growth rate is expected to be reflected in higher company earnings in the fourth quarter.

56.   A rate rise north of the Rio Grande would reverberate south of the border, hurting Mexican company earnings and the size of dividends paid shareholders.

57.   A rise in interest rates would hurt company earnings and the size of dividends paid shareholders.

58.   A rise in interest rates will hurt company earnings and the size of dividends paid shareholders.

59.   A rise in the dollar and cost-cutting helped most oil companies raise earnings last year.

60.   A stronger currency makes stocks more valuable and helps to lower interest rates, which can boost company earnings and the size of dividends paid shareholders.