1.   Although they do not release redemption figures, many manufacturers say they have higher return rates on rebate offers in the higher dollar amounts.

2.   Automakers were among the biggest gainers on hope that strong sales overseas and a higher dollar will buoy profit growth.

3.   At the same time, a higher dollar translates into higher prices for raw material imports such as oil, chemicals and grains.

4.   Auto shares followed the dollar higher.

5.   Automakers were among the biggest gainers, buoyed by hope strong sales overseas and a higher dollar will buoy profit growth.

6.   Because of that, we can drive the dollars higher.

7.   Benefiting from a strong economy and a higher dollar, American importers have been stocking up on Chinese toys and decorations for the Christmas shopping season.

8.   A defeat of separatists is seen sending the Canadian dollar higher, which would let the Bank of Canada lower interest rates, traders said.

9.   A higher dollar benefits Japanese carmakers and other exporters by increasing the yen value of profit earned overseas and easing pressure to raise prices abroad.

10.   A higher dollar can dampen profit growth at importers such as steel, textile and chemical manufacturers by raising the yen cost of imported raw materials sold in dollars.