1.   Banks across the country tied the knot as a way to cut costs and boost earnings.

2.   One fundamental motive is the desire of big corporations to boost earnings.

3.   The move comes as the telephone company implements a plan to trim billions of dollars in expenses and to boost earnings.

4.   Also, any drop in borrowing costs can boost company earnings.

5.   Also, they can boost company earnings by reducing borrowing costs and spurring consumer spending.

6.   Among gainers, Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. rose on optimism a stronger dollar will help boost foreign earnings.

7.   Aluminum accounts for about a third of Alusuisse sales, and analysts forecast demand will outstrip supply the next few years, boosting earnings.

8.   Analysts said the sale of the grocery unit will help boost Danone earnings in the long term.

9.   Analysts said falling interest rates also helped boost stock prices on optimism borrowing rates would boost corporate earnings.

10.   Analysts said Intermedia will be able to boost earnings at a faster clip with Shared Technologies.