51. A stronger dollar increases the value of dollar-denominated securities. 52. A stronger dollar increases the value of earnings made in the U.S. when profits are brought home and translated into deutsche marks. 53. A stronger dollar increases the value of earnings made in the U.S. when profits are brought home and translated into sterling. 54. A stronger dollar increases the value of foreign-currency earnings in yen terms. 55. A stronger dollar is a boon to Japanese exporters because it increases the value of their dollar-denominated profits and eases pressures to raise product prices. 56. A stronger dollar is a plus for Japanese exporters, making their products more competitive and increasing the value of their overseas profits when repatriated to Japan. 57. A rising yen helps bonds by increasing the value of yen-denominated debt to investors who convert bond income into dollars. 58. A Times spokeswoman said the company is always looking at ways to increase shareholder value, and that management has explored and will continue to examine various options. 59. A spokesman for Mattel, Glenn Bozarth, said the moves would increase shareholder value. 60. A shorter trial likely would increase the value of the Clinton tickets because fewer would be in circulation. |