1.   Amgen has spent aggressively on research in recent years to expand its portfolio beyond its flagship red-cell booster Epogen and white-cell stimulator Neupogen.

2.   Apparently, biz classes inspired him to expand his portfolio.

3.   As they raise more capital and expand their portfolios, New Plan, the grandfather of the industry, may attract even more investors to its ranks.

4.   All around it, media companies are acquiring one another, expanding their portfolios of media properties and otherwise combining forces.

5.   But with her keen understanding of governmental operations, Ms. Kasirer wanted to expand her portfolio, friends said.

6.   Chief Executive David Simon said the company is still looking to expand its portfolio through acquisitions, expansions and new developments.

7.   Even as Forbes tries to expand his portfolio, some voters say they like him because he seems more substantive than other candidates on fiscal matters.

8.   I am interested in expanding my portfolio with a growth fund.

9.   In expanding its portfolio, Security Capital Atlantic will consider buying public and private companies, Moore said, adding that management reviewed but turned down two acquisition candidates.

10.   Still, that amount pales in comparison to what some other REITs have spent expanding their portfolios.