71.   Japanese investors are becoming more optimistic about the economy, largely because of confidence the government will take measures to boost growth, a central bank official said.

72.   Japanese stocks rose as hope a stronger dollar will boost profit growth at auto and electronics exporters such as Toyota Motor Corp. and Sony Corp.

73.   Japanese stocks rose on optimism a strong dollar and robust sales at home and abroad will boost profit growth at exporters such as Sony Corp. and Toyota Motor Corp.

74.   Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan and other nations all are struggling to boost economic growth.

75.   Krick said Fresenius has boosted earnings growth by expanding sales while keeping personnel costs down.

76.   Leonard also said AirTran recently won approval to fly Defense Department personnel, which should boost revenue growth.

77.   Lower borrowing costs boost economic growth, company earnings and the size of dividends paid shareholders -- making stocks more attractive to investors than money market securities.

78.   Lower yields can boost economic growth by lowering borrowing costs for expansion.

79.   Markets now are likely to become a bit less volatile while awaiting evidence whether the latest efforts to boost world growth will be adequate to deal with the problem.

80.   Lower rates also can boost economic growth and the size of dividends paid to shareholders.