1.   But a strong dollar crimps big, multinational companies, which generally have a huge portion of their operations abroad.

2.   The yen is weak and the dollar strong.

3.   Also helping bonds are low yields on bonds in other countries and a strong dollar, which make higher-yielding U.S debt attractive, analysts said.

4.   American automakers already complain their Japanese counterparts are taking advantage of the strong dollar to increase market share in the U.S.

5.   Although the company attributed a good part of its fiscal woes to a persistently strong dollar, Kodak did acknowledge it must take action.

6.   Americans in Europe can benefit from a strong dollar and a variety of discounts on hotel rooms, train travel and car rental.

7.   Analysts said the market was led down by concerns that higher interest rates and a strong dollar could slow the economy and weaken corporate earnings.

8.   Analysts said the strong dollar should continue to boost profit for German automakers as their cars become cheaper for American consumers.

9.   And a strong dollar is restricting exports, particularly manufactured exports.

10.   Analysts cite concern that higher interest rates and a strong dollar will erode corporate profits.