1.   Mr Foley identified uncertainty as the greatest obstacle to company expansion, noting that for many firms continued rationalisation may be the best policy.

2.   Banks, which are expected to increase loan business as companies finance expansion over coming months, also scored big gains.

3.   Chilean stocks fell today for a second day on investor concern that rising U.S. interest rates may reduce profit margins and increase the cost of company expansions.

4.   One reason for the company slowing expansion outside the U.S. is to patch up one of its newest store formats.

5.   However, company expansion should create new posts in the longer term.

6.   However, company expansion should create new posts in the longer-term.