51.   Lower rates mean companies can borrow more cheaply for expansion, leaving more funds for profits.

52.   Lower rates mean higher profits for banks partly because they increase loan demand while lowering borrowing costs.

53.   Lower rates mean lower borrowing costs for companies, and can help raise corporate profits.

54.   Lower rates mean more demand for goods and services and healthier profit margins for financial companies like American Express Co. and Chase Manhattan Corp.

55.   Low rates mean inexpensive borrowing for companies and consumers, which boosts corporate profits.

56.   Lower rates mean cheaper borrowing costs for companies and would encourage home buying.

57.   Lower rates mean cheaper borrowing costs, and that generally boosts corporate profits.

58.   Lower rates mean companies can expand more cheaply, leaving more profit.

59.   Lower rates mean higher profits for banks because their borrowing costs are lower.

60.   Lower slaughter rates mean less pork bellies available.