1.   An increase would boost the fortunes of oil refiner and stock market heavyweight Petron Corp.

2.   At worst, America will needlessly boost the fortunes of a fickle cartel.

3.   - Boost the fortunes of some smaller domestic companies, as well as those big corporations that already meet high wage and environmental standards.

4.   Bucking the trend were shares of some exporters, whose fortunes were boosted by a rising dollar.

5.   But just as gambling may boost the fortunes of some, it can sap the resources of people it lures, the study said.

6.   But now, rising spending on information systems is boosting the fortunes of a sector better known for keeping track of corporate data like spare parts and payrolls.

7.   Cyber terrorism jitters were supposed to boost the fortunes of information technology companies specializing in security.

8.   Earlier this week, the companies took stakes in Portugal Telecom, which should boost its fortunes in Portuguese-speaking Brazil.

9.   Equity investors looked to the brighter side, speculating that faster home sales would boost the fortunes of household goods manufacturers.

10.   Expanding high-speed Internet service would greatly boost the fortunes of the companies involved, which have suffered through a devastating recession.