1.   During the summer, feedlot operators increased purchases of young cattle as lower feed costs boosted margins for raising the animals to market weight.

2.   For the past several months, feedlot operators have increased purchases of young cattle as lower feed costs boosted margins for raising the animals to market weight.

3.   Laura Ashley said cost cutting improved margins, offsetting a decline in sales.

4.   Analysts say Chase is stodgy and its cost margin is too high, and investor confidence in the management of the sixth largest US bank is low.