51.   Finnish companies have been increasing their investments in Brazil.

52.   First, the company will modestly increase the support it provides to help affiliates begin new mutual funds.

53.   For example, some chemical companies have already increased their investment in Malaysia, it said.

54.   For several years, credit card companies have increased rates for customers who miss payments or go over their credit limits.

55.   From a consumer perspective, she says, it makes sense to want products tested for hazards and to make sure companies increase safety every step of the way.

56.   Furthermore, by providing information brochures, free telephone hotlines and other services, drug companies increase costs and put more pressure on profit margins, analysts said.

57.   Growney stressed in the release that the company had increased its cash reserves during the quarter through a combination of revenues from operations and asset sales.

58.   Growth in other expenses rose largely as the company increased spending to hedge against a decline in the stock market.

59.   Having the extensive telecommunications connections in the building means that a tenant company can increase its capacity quickly if its business takes off.

60.   He has also been buying shares of oil services companies like Parker Drilling and Oceaneering International in a bet that oil companies will increase exploration.