1.   Analysts praised the move, saying it would give Xerox complete control of its European operations and boost earnings.

2.   A stronger peso will enable exporting companies to spend less on their imported raw materials, which will help boost earnings and the size of dividends paid shareholders.

3.   Financial stocks rose on speculation mergers will help companies in the industry boost earnings.

4.   Lower interest rates cut borrowing costs and boost earnings and the size of dividends paid shareholders, making stocks more attractive than money-market securities.

5.   Lower borrowing costs help boost company earnings and the size of dividends paid to stockholders.

6.   Lower borrowing costs help boost earnings and the size of dividends paid shareholders, making equities more attractive than money-market securities to many investors.

7.   Lower interest rates help boost company earnings and the size of dividends paid shareholders.

8.   Lower rates help boost company earnings and shareholder dividends.

9.   Lower rates spur economic growth, boost company earnings and increase the size of dividends paid to shareholders, making stocks more attractive than fixed-income securities.

10.   Lower borrowing costs help boost company earnings and the size of dividends paid stockholders.